Brazil

Coffee's journey in Brazil, a country with a kaleidoscope of cultures and the world's tenth-largest economy, began in the early 1800s. Its introduction from French Guiana marked the inception of what would become a coffee empire. Today, Brazil stands as the world's largest coffee producer, contributing about one-third of the global supply, primarily from Minas Gerais, Espirito Santo, and Sao Paulo. This production prowess combines with a significant domestic consumption, as Brazilians drink nearly half of their output.

Brazil's terrain and climate are ideal for coffee cultivation. The rich soil and warm, humid conditions are perfect for growing both arabica and robusta beans. However, the country mainly focuses on arabica, with around 80% of its yield being of this variety. These beans, thrive in the higher altitudes of southern Brazil. In contrast, robusta, forming about 20% of the harvest, is cultivated in the cooler, flatter northern regions.

A prominent feature of Brazilian coffee is the large-scale production areas. The renowned 'Brazil Santos' coffee, named after its port of export, epitomizes this grand scale. Historically, Brazilian coffee lacked traceability due to massive blending in large lots. However, the past decade has seen a significant improvement, with specialty coffees emerging from smaller farms and groups of producers.

Our partnership with Fazenda Inhame, a small, family-owned farm, exemplifies this new era of traceable, quality Brazilian coffee, aligning with our commitment to sustainability and excellence in every cup.