Specialty Coffee Beans Latest Introduction and Information about Brazilian Coffee

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Brazilian coffee refers to coffee produced in Brazil. Brazilian coffee comes in numerous varieties, with the majority being unwashed and sun-dried. They are classified according to their state of origin and shipping ports. Brazil has 21 states, 17 of which produce coffee, but four states account for 98% of the total national production. Brazilian coffee features low acidity combined with the coffee's bitter and sweet flavors, creating an extremely smooth mouthfeel with a subtle grassy aroma. It's fragrant with a slight bitterness, smooth and palatable, leaving a refreshing and satisfying aftertaste.

Despite coffee's diversity, Brazilian coffee suits the general palate. For example, coffee from the northern coastal regions has a typical iodine flavor that evokes thoughts of the sea when consumed. This coffee is exported to North America, the Middle East, and Eastern Europe. Another intriguing coffee worth seeking is washed Bahia coffee. This coffee is not easily found because, after the United States, Brazil is the world's largest coffee consumer, and many premium coffees can only be found in its domestic market.

In Brazil, the most abundant variety is Robusta coffee. This coffee is sold in supermarkets. Brazilian Robusta coffee is sold under the name Conillon, accounting for 15% of total production.

In some estates in the Cerrado region of Minas Gerais state in southeastern Brazil, ancient Bourbon coffee is cultivated. These estates, such as Capin Branco and Vista Allegre, also sell their old Bourbon variety coffees on the market. Although from the same region, these coffees each have their own characteristics. Capin Branco coffee has a smoother taste than Vista Allegre coffee, while Vista Allegre coffee is strong and dark, both with low acidity. However, like all Brazilian coffees, they are best enjoyed when fresh, as they become more acidic with age. These coffee growers have organized themselves into the Speciality Coffee Association of Brazil.

Brazil's Global Coffee Position

This largest coffee production region, with various grades and types of coffee accounting for one-third of global consumption, holds a significant place in the global coffee trading market. Although Brazil faces natural disasters several times more frequent than other regions, its cultivable area is sufficient to compensate.

Coffee Characteristics and Varieties

The coffee varieties here are numerous, but Brazil's industrial policy focuses on quantity and affordability, so premium grade coffees are not abundant, but they serve as excellent choices for blending with other coffees.

Among the most famous is Santos coffee, which has a fragrant, mellow, and neutral taste. It can be brewed directly or mixed with other coffee beans to create blended coffee, making it an excellent choice.

Other Brazilian coffee varieties such as Rio and Paraná require minimal care and can be produced in large quantities. Although their flavor is somewhat coarse, they remain cost-effective coffees. Due to their distribution throughout Brazil and varying quality levels, they have their own standards (classified by impurity content as NO.2~NO.8, by bean size as NO.13~NO.19, and by taste into six grades). Nearly all Arabica varieties have good quality and stable prices, with the most famous being "Brazil Santos." Since ancient times, it has been an essential component of blended coffee and is familiar to the general public. Recently, "Torma Cup" has also received high praise.

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