South American Coffee Regions | How Brazil's Coffee Processing Creates Balanced Nutty Flavors

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Brazilian coffee generally refers to coffee produced in Brazil. There are various types of Brazilian coffee. Like other Arabica coffees, Brazilian coffee is called "Brazils" to distinguish it from "Milds" coffees. The vast majority of Brazilian coffee is unwashed and sun-dried. They are classified according to their state of origin and shipping port. Brazil has 27 states, 17 of which produce coffee, but 4 states have the largest production, accounting for 98% of Brazil's total production. These are: Paraná, São Paulo, Minas Gerais, and Espírito Santo. The southern state of Paraná has the most astonishing output, accounting for 50% of the total production.

Brazilian coffee comes from the world's coffee center - low-acidity, medium-roasted coffee beans. As a premium coffee variety, Brazilian coffee can be enjoyed as a single-origin coffee or blended with other varieties.

Premium Beans:

Santo Type NO.2, Size NO.18

Flavor Characteristics:

Mild, balanced acidity and bitterness, gentle aroma.

Optimal Roasting Level:

Medium roast

Brazilian coffee has a lower acidity in its taste profile, complemented by the sweet bitterness of coffee. It enters the mouth extremely smoothly, with a faint grassy aroma. It's fragrant with a slight bitterness, sweet and smooth, with a pleasant aftertaste that leaves one feeling refreshed. Brazilian coffee doesn't have particularly outstanding advantages, but it also has no obvious flaws. This mild, smooth, low-acidity, medium-bodied coffee with a subtle sweetness combines all these gentle flavors. Distinguishing them one by one is the best test for the taste buds. This is also why many Santos fans love this coffee. Because it is so mild and common, Santos is suitable for average-degree roasting and can be brewed using the most popular methods. It's the best ingredient for making espresso and various specialty coffees.

Knowledge Expansion:

Coffee was introduced to Brazil from French Guiana in the 1720s. A Portuguese captain from Brazil, Francisco de Mello Palheta, captured the heart of the governor's wife of Cayenne, the capital of French Guiana at that time, and successfully brought coffee seeds into Brazil.

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