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Brazil South Minas Semi-Washed Bourbon Specialty Coffee Beans: Grading, Price, Green Beans and Roast Level

Published: 2026-01-28 Author: FrontStreet Coffee
Last Updated: 2026/01/28, Professional barista exchange, please follow Coffee Workshop (WeChat official account: cafe_style). However, the Cerrado plateau in western Minas and South Minas are mostly situated at altitudes above 1100 meters, with rich topography, distinct wet and dry seasons, large day-night temperature differences, and abundant microclimates, making them suitable for cultivating elegant-flavored Bourbon and Yellow Bourbon varieties, naturally becoming the main production areas for Brazilian specialty coffee. Additionally, São Paulo...
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Brazil's Premium Coffee Regions

However, the Cerrado plateau in western Minas and southern Minas, with elevations mostly above 1,100 meters, feature rich topography, distinct wet and dry seasons, significant day-night temperature differences, and abundant microclimates, making them ideal for cultivating elegant Bourbon and Yellow Bourbon varieties. These areas have naturally become the main production regions for Brazilian specialty coffee. Additionally, the Mogiana region in northeastern São Paulo province, also dominated by shade-grown Bourbon, ranks alongside Cerrado and southern Minas as Brazil's three major specialty coffee regions.

Brazil's Unique Coffee Characteristics

Brazil's terrain is generally flat, with coffee farms mostly situated at elevations between 600-1,000 meters. The monotonous topography lacks microclimates, and farmers traditionally use unshaded cultivation methods. This has led to the development of Brazil's unique soft bean characteristics—low acidity, prominent nutty flavors, chocolate sweetness, and good body, though with slight woody and earthy notes, while lacking distinct floral and citrus aromas.

Minas Gerais: The Heart of Brazilian Coffee

Minas Gerais is located in the heartland of the Brazilian plateau in southeastern South America, producing more than half of Brazil's high-quality Arabica coffee.

The Santo Antônio do Amparo region, which recently won the 2016 Brazil Cup of Excellence award, belongs to the core southern Minas production area near the headquarters of the Brazilian Specialty Coffee Association (BSCA).

Hand-Brewed Brazilian Coffee

Hand-brewed Brazilian coffee: 15g coffee grounds, medium grind (using Fuji's ghost tooth grinder #4), V60 dripper, water temperature 88-89°C. First pour 30g water for a 27-second bloom, then pour to 105g and pause. Wait until the water level drops to half, then slowly pour until reaching 225g total. Avoid the tail section. Water-to-coffee ratio is 1:15, with a total extraction time of 2:00.

Product Information

Manufacturer: Dazhen Coffee FrontStreet Coffee
Address: No. 10 Bao'an Front Street, Yuexiu District, Guangzhou
Manufacturer Contact: 020-38364473
Shelf Life: 30 days
Net Weight: 227g
Packaging: Bulk
Taste Profile: Sweet coffee beans
Roast Level: Roasted coffee beans
Sugar Content: Sugar-free
Origin: Brazil
Coffee Variety: Bourbon coffee
Roast Degree: Medium roast

Coffee Specifications

Country: Brazil

Grade: SC14/SC16

Region: Southern Minas

Roast Level: Medium roast

Processing Method: Pulped natural

Varieties: Bourbon, Catuai

Elevation: 1,000-1,200 meters

Flavor Notes: Roasted sunflower seeds, rich and full-bodied, dark chocolate, sweet aftertaste and lingering finish.

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