Cerrado Mineiro, the main variety of Brazilian coffee in the world coffee producing area.

Brazilian coffee

Brazilian coffee refers to coffee produced in Brazil. There are many types of Brazilian coffee, most of which are unwashed and dried. They are classified according to the state of origin and port of shipment. Brazil has 21 states, 17 of which produce coffee, but four of them produce the most, accounting for 98% of the country's total production. Brazilian coffee taste with a low acidity, with the sweet and bitter taste of coffee, the entrance is extremely smooth, but also with a touch of grass aroma, in the fragrance slightly bitter, sweet smooth smooth, the aftertaste can make people comfortable and carefree.

Brazilian coffee refers to coffee produced in Brazil. There are many types of Brazilian coffee, and like other Arabica coffees, Brazilian coffee is called "Brazils" to distinguish it from "Milds" coffee. The vast majority of Brazilian coffee is unwashed and sun-dried, and is classified according to the state of origin and port of shipment. Brazil has 21 states, 17 of which produce coffee, but four of them produce the most, accounting for 98% of the country's total production: Parana, Sao Paulo, Minas Gerais and Espiritto Santo. Parana in the south produces the most, accounting for 50% of the total production.

main varieties

Although coffee is diverse, Brazilian coffee is suitable for the taste of the masses. For example: coffee produced in northern coastal areas has a typical iodine taste, reminiscent of the sea after drinking. This coffee is exported to North America, the Middle East and Eastern Europe. Another coffee that is interesting and worth pursuing is rinsed Bahia coffee. This coffee is not easy to find, because Brazil is the world's largest coffee consumer after the United States, and many of the best coffees can only be found in its domestic market.

In Brazil, the largest crop is Robett coffee. This coffee is sold in supermarkets. Brazilian Roscoff coffee, sold under the name Conillon, accounts for 15 percent of total production.

Old bourbon coffee is grown on estates in Cerrado district of Minas Greais state in southeastern Brazil. Old bourbon coffee grown on these estates, such as Capin Branco and Vista Allegre, is also sold in the market. Although they come from the same region, these coffees have their own characteristics. Capin Blanco is softer than Vista Allegra, which is strong and dark and has lower acidity. However, like all Brazilian coffees, they are best served fresh because the older they are, the stronger the acidity. These coffee growers have organized themselves into the Specialty Coffee Association of Brazil.

Cerrado Mineiro Region is located in the northwestern state of Minas Gerais, Brazil, and has a climate suitable for coffee growing-wet and rainy summers followed by mild and dry winters. The average height is 700m, the average annual temperature is 24℃, the average annual rainfall is 1300-2000mm, the rainfall is abundant, and the dry and wet seasons are distinct.

Cerrado Mineiro Region is the only region in Brazil with protected Geographical Indication (PDI). Coffee cultivation elevation 800-1300m, there are 4500 coffee farmers in the area, can produce 500,000 bags of coffee every year, the total harvest area of 170000 hectares.

Cerrado Mineiro region strengthens coffee quality control through certification system, in addition to GIS based farm management certification system, there is a good traceability system for coffee beans. Certified coffee, each batch has a cup test report, each bag of coffee has a certification mark, and complete traceability information can be obtained from the website.

Overall, Cerrado Mineiro coffee shows nutty, caramel dry aromas, medium to fine body, good lingering finish, milk chocolate taste, citrus flavor