About Green Coffee Beans in Brazil
The high quality arabica coffee beans are a staple coming out of Brazil due to their ideal growing climates. The perfectly patterned seasons create a consistent template for best harvests. The coffee plants can grow tremendously during the wet season between October and March most years. Natural processing is a common practice in Brazil which comes just in time for the dryer seasons. These temperature changes work cohesively with the needs of the coffee plants to create a dependable and delicious flavor for all.
Our coffees originating from Brazil offer a diverse range of richness and sweet characteristics. Mostly from Sul de Minas, Daterra Estate, Cerrado, or Minas Gerais there are a wide range of options for tasting notes. Another factor that improves these delicious blends is the altitude in the many popular growing regions. Minas Gerais, São Paulo, and Espírito Santo are the most prominent states for coffee growing in Brazil. Minas Gerais has a very moderate and tropical climate typically in the peak altitude range. The most typical flavor profiles from here are the cocoa and nutty notes. In São Paulo the traditional Brazilian flavor nutty with some extra acidity is developed through their mild climate and well balanced soil. Espírito Santo is another very important area for coffee because they grow both arabica and robusta. Mountainous areas tend to have the higher ideal altitudes to create more floral or fruity notes. The smooth flavor profiles of most beans comes out best in elevation of about 2500 to 4000 feet above sea level. Soil composition also makes up a huge portion of why these altitudes are so successful for specific coffee tastes. There are very nutrient rich and well drained clays in the soil of Brazilian coffee farms. These nutrient deposits in the soil help the coffee flavor flourish while the maturation of sugars at the higher altitudes can be longer too. The larger scale harvests rely intensely on the perfect climate and environmental factors, so it is so important to observe these natural variables of coffee growing.
A Brief History of Coffee in Brazil
Brazil is a country known for their blends of nutty, chocolatey, fruity, and mildly acidic coffee beans. Their plentiful harvest began growing sometime in the late 1700s and early 1800s. The coffee plants were originally brought over from French Guinan, but the Brazilian landscape was a perfect match for the climate needed for these beans to thrive. After the domestic uses for coffee became common, there was not an expansion to trading until the mid 1900s. This massive agricultural growth brought Brazil into being one of the largest coffee producers in the world. Their climate heavily promotes consistent coffee bean cultivation which led to coffee becoming a main addition to their country’s economic growth and infrastructure. Their large scale production abilities allowed these coffee beans to become essential to the agricultural landscape of Brazil.
Currently being a leading coffee exporter in the world means Brazil coffee production is impacted tremendously by the political environment of their country and those they trade with. Back in the mid 1900s the political alliance with dairy producing states became a huge asset to Brazil which was known as the era of “cafe com leite.” With the prosperous agricultural potential of coffee then, global politics and export regulations became more relevant as barriers in this industry. Stricter rules and regulations on agriculture and exports hindered growth or production of coffee beans throughout Brazil’s history. More ethical practices became a forefront to coffee trading in Brazil and new processes were being developed over time to maintain high production rates. New farming techniques allowed the coffee growing process to become more sustainable and develop similar flavors across the various regions. Political factors like these continue to affect the trade of Brazilian coffee even today. Their agricultural practices becoming more sustainable and ethical for farmers, producers, and consumers is a very important piece to the success of the Brazilian economic structure.
Our Brazilian coffees hail from several different growing farms, including the Rainforest Alliance certified Daterra Estate. Our Brazilian collection also boasts an espresso blend, multiple different roasts from the Cerrado region and a decaf roast. For those that don't know, the Cerrado region of Brazil grows a high quality coffee bean with light acidity but a rich blend of flavors created through dry processing coffee beans.
The espresso blend is perfect for all milk-based beverages with its chocolaty, nutty balance and buttery finish.
If you’re looking for a go-to coffee blend for cold brew or drip or espresso, you should try our Brazil Daterra Villa Borghesi RFA. This blend creates an enticing cup that contains rich floral, fruit and hazelnut notes. Each of these coffee blends produce an intriguing and delicious cup of coffee, though.