Brazil

What Is Brazilian Coffee?

Brazilian coffee is a huge player in the java business and is responsible for about a third of coffee production globally, making it the most significant producer and exporter. Vietnam, Indonesia, and Colombia come in second, third, and fourth place. Unsurprisingly, java plantations cover a large portion of the Brazilian territory—some 10,000 square miles of land, primarily in the southeastern states of Minas Gerais, São Paulo, and Paraná. Read more >

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Brazilian Coffee

Brazilian coffee is a huge player in the java business and is responsible for about a third of coffee production globally, making it the most significant producer and exporter. Vietnam, Indonesia, and Colombia come in second, third, and fourth place. 

Unsurprisingly, java plantations cover a large portion of the Brazilian territory—some 10,000 square miles of land, primarily in the southeastern states of Minas Gerais, São Paulo, and Paraná. These regions offer optimal growing conditions—short periods of rainy days and long periods of sunny days.

Although Brazilian coffee is primarily known for its espresso blends, the country also produces several excellent specialty-grade varieties. Generally speaking, Brazilian java beans are full-bodied, have an undeniable sweetness, distinct notes of caramel and chocolate, and have relatively low acidity. These are the results of wet and dry processing, which gives the coffee beans their distinctive taste.

Common Brazilian Java Varieties

Several species of coffee beans exist, but two in particular—Arabica and robusta—account for virtually all coffee production worldwide. Arabica accounts for about 70% of Brazilian coffee production; the remaining 30% is robusta.

Common Brazilian coffee varieties include Bourbon, Catuaí, Acaiá and Mundo Novo. Within these are sub-varieties such as Yellow and Red Bourbon, Yellow and Red Catuaí, and Topázio, among others.

The predominant flavour notes of all Brazilian coffee are chocolatey and nutty. Depending on the roast, these can range from milk chocolate to bitter cocoa and toasted almond.

Some specialty-grade coffee varieties may have subtle citrus notes and other fruit characteristics because they are grown at higher elevations.

Brewing Brazilian Coffee

There are multiple ways of enjoying Brazilian coffee, so it’s just a matter of personal preference. Whether it be using a French press that is ideal for brews that are naturally lower in acidity and to help pronounce the sweet chocolate notes of the beans; or an espresso machine to capitalize on the full, sweet, and chocolatey character of Brazilian coffee. While it is a great roast to enjoy hot, it lends itself equally well to other preferred brewing methods, including cold brewing.

Brazilians typically make Cafezinho, which is sweetened black coffee, often served with a splash of milk or cream, very similar in style to Italian espresso.

Final Thoughts on Brazilian Coffee

Brazil is one of the more progressive countries when it comes to coffee farming, production, and protecting farmers. Their practices and technologies are frequently monitored by different agencies to meet specific certifications; sometimes, however, farms can slide under the radar. Buying only Fair-Trade Certified Brazilian coffee ensures the social, economic, and environmental well-being of its local farmers.

Try one of the many exquisite Brazilian java varieties today and discover a whole new world of flavours! 

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