Analysis of graded Flavor Classification system of Brazilian Coffee Bean

Brazilian coffee is getting worse. Quantity exceeds quality, you may hear people say. But there are a lot more beans than most people think.

So, as a Brazilian coffee lover and third-generation coffee producer, I will share with you five things you should know about coffee in this country. Some of them may surprise you.

There is more coffee in Brazil than you think.

1. The largest manufacturer in the world

We are not talking about the size of this country. Brazil produces a lot of coffee. The country accounts for about 1/3 of global coffee production (making it by far the largest coffee producer and exporter). In 2015, a total of 36.89 million bags of 60 kg. Can you imagine how much coffee there is?

As a result, the country's production and market practices have a knock-on effect on international market prices, which means that the drought in Brazil could lead to a rise in coffee prices around the world.

This has led many coffee lovers (though certainly not all) to believe that Brazil's emphasis on quantity will make producers forget quality and make it harder for Brazilian producers to sell their coffee beans. This brings me to the next point.

Coffee beans

A Brazilian warehouse: different kinds of beans are produced in Brazil.

two。 Flavor characteristics of low acidity

Most people go to Brazil to buy espresso mixed beans. There's nothing wrong with that. However, the country produces premium coffee again and again.

More importantly, Brazil's single origin is not just "sufficient". They are high-quality, unique coffee. Usually, Brazilians have a strong sweet taste in the form of caramel and chocolate, large volume and relatively low acidity.

This low acidity sometimes makes people underestimate the quality of the Brazilian cup-but take another sip and you will find the flavor particularly surprising.

Sort Brazilian coffee

The evidence is in the beans-a lab in Brazil. Photo Source: Costa Cafe

3. A variety of coffee

Do you know what we just said about the change in Brazilian coffee? What we're saying is. Brazil has fourteen major coffee producing areas in seven states, so there are a wide variety of beans. Look at the information on your coffee bag; you may find that your coffee comes from Minas Gerais (Sul de Minas,Cerrado Mineiro,Chapada de Minas,Matas de Minas), S ã o Paulo (Mogiana,Centro-Oeste), ESP í ritoSanto (Conilon Capixaba), Bahia (Planalto da Bahia,Cerrado da Bahia and Atlantico Baiano), Paran á (Norte Pioneriodo Paraná), Rondonia, or even Rio de Janeiro.

With so many coffee producing areas, you will find a wide variety of traditional and experimental varieties: Bourbon,Mundo Novo,Icat ú, Catua í, Iapar,Catuca í and so on.

Then there is the farm itself, from small family plantations of less than 10 hectares to large estates of more than 2000 hectares.

There are so many kinds, you are sure to find a cup of coffee you will like in Brazil.

4. Super natural

Most Brazilian coffee is natural (unwashed) or natural (half-washed). Natural processing means that after selecting coffee fruits, they are dried as they are, without removing skin or mucus.

Then why is it important? Well, it's hard to process coffee naturally without damaging the beans-but it can add rich aroma, sweetness, smoothness and complexity to the appearance of coffee.

Brazil's climate, lack of rainfall and plenty of sunshine make the country an ideal place for natural processing.

For detailed instructions on how to handle natural coffee and how Brazil can improve coffee, see here.

Brazilian natural coffee

5. Complex classification system

Compared with the coffee classification systems of most producing countries, Brazil's coffee classification system is very detailed. Coffee is ranked according to screen classification, color and cupping. This led them to be rated from the best to the worst, strictly soft, hard, riada,rio and rio zona.

What does this mean to us? We have more information at our fingertips so that we can determine the characteristics and quality of a particular coffee.

Quality Control

Determine the grade of coffee in the classification lab.

Now that you know more about Brazilian coffee and its unique profile, I hope you can give them a chance. Whether you are cupping, barbecue, or just choosing coffee in a cafe, they have a lot to offer.

Green coffee beans

Grow cherries in planned coffee.

Are you a fan of Brazilian coffee? Do you have something that makes you fall for it? The comments tell us