Throughout the history of Brazil, since 1727, coffee has been a product of the demands of the international market. In the first decades of the twentieth century, coffee cultivation produced wealth and accelerated the development of the country, especially in

Strength in and out of the fields: women make a difference in the specialty coffee market — from their carefulness in strip picking to the administration of farms. Women are gaining more and more space in the coffee fields, bringing

Coffee Blending is time-honored pairing of sensory arts and pragmatic concerns, and for many coffee drinkers remains one of the most recognizable ways to distinguish a coffee.   This article will introduce roasters to basic blending concepts and attempt to answer some critical questions when

The Agronomic Institute of Campinas (IAC) is considered the most respected research and development agro-agency in the country. Its main objectives are to conduct research on coffee plants and develop technology for coffee cultivation. Founded in 1887, the IAC has

As the coffee industry develops and grows, producers and researchers continue to innovate and push boundaries in regards to processing and fermentation. The end goal is to deliver unbelievable flavours and improve cup quality. Whenever fermentation is involved, producers and

Harvesting coffee is either done by hand or machine, depending on a farm’s size and terrain. But it’s not as easy as it may sound — coffee cherries on the same branch ripen at different times, which can make things

Coffee is a drink prepared from roasted, ground, and brewed coffee beans. Coffee is produced from the seed of the coffee plant, which is from the Madder family. The main scientifically-proven benefits of coffee are that it provides energy, improves

You might have heard of terroir in wine. Did you know that terroir is also used to describe coffee? In this post, you’ll learn what terroir coffee is and the factors affecting it’s flavor and aroma. A Guide to Terroir

The coffee belt refers to the equatorial regions of the earth where coffee is most easily grown—between 25 degrees north of the equator and 30 degrees south, a range almost entirely overlapping the Tropics, according to the National Coffee Association. This

Today, the idea of a coffee house brings to mind a cozy place that serves gourmet coffee and espresso drinks, with couches to lounge in while you sip. So how did the coffee house get its start? The history of