Origin Guide: Brazil

Renowned as the world's leading producer, Brazil offers a quintessential specialty profile defined by low acidity, heavy body, and enduring sweetness.

Regional Characteristics

  • Alta Mogiana: Located between São Paulo and Minas Gerais, this region is famous for its high-quality natural process coffees and consistent, sweet cup profiles.
  • Cerrado Mineiro: The first Brazilian region to receive a "Designation of Origin" status, known for producing clean, chocolate-forward beans.
  • South of Minas: A vast, high-altitude landscape that produces some of the most diverse and vibrant specialty lots in the country.

Quick Facts

  • Average Altitudes: 800m – 1,350m.
  • Primary Processes: Natural (Sun-dried) and Pulped Natural.
  • Common Varietals: Mundo Novo, Catuai, Icatu, and Yellow Bourbon.
  • Harvest Window: Typically May through September.

Sourcing Ethics & Producers

Our commitment to Brazilian coffee is centered on transparency and longevity. We prioritize relationships with producers like João Batista Dias. By sourcing directly, we ensure every bag reflects the integrity of the land and the people who tend it.

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