The Complete Brazil Coffee Production Process

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What is Brazil coffee

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What is the Brazil coffee production process

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What makes the brazil coffee production process unique

Brazilian coffee is known to be some of the best in the world. The tropical climate and geography make great-tasting beans, but it’s not only the location that helps to produce superior coffee.

The Brazil coffee production process has been perfected over hundreds of years, resulting in one of the most sought-after finished products that is bold, smooth, and flavorful. If you’ve ever wondered what exactly this process entails, from bean to cup, Coffee Blenders has you covered. Read on to learn everything you’ve ever wanted to know about Brazil coffee production.

Brazil Coffee Production 101

There are an estimated 220,000 coffee farms in Brazil, with plantations large and small covering approximately 10,000 sq. miles of the country. Much of this land is devoted to the trees that produce coffee beans, which are called cherries before they are dried. The country’s tropical climate makes the Brazilian coffee crop one of the most plentiful in the entire world.

Once the cherries are harvested, they are often sorted by color and density, with the riper cherries moving forward as differentiated lots for higher-quality coffee. After this stage is when the Brazil coffee production takes a unique turn.

There are typically three ways to process coffee: wet, dry, and semi-washed. The majority of Brazilian coffee is processed via the dry method because (though the climate is tropical) the consistent dry season creates the perfect temperature for it to be completed successfully.

Dry Process

Naturally processed coffee beans are dried while still cherries. Only the most ripe cherries that float are dry processed. The cherries are left out to dry naturally and come into contact with sweet mucilage (a coating that occurs around the bean). This results in a full-bodied, sweet, smooth, and all-around complex finished product.

While there is a risk of fermentation that would ruin the coffee, Brazilian coffee brands have nearly perfected this method and continue to invest time and money into improving this natural process.

After the drying process is complete, farms are left with the whole dry bean you can find in stores to grind into coffee grounds.

Brazil Coffee Facts

Want to learn more about the country’s coffee? Here are some other fun Brazil coffee production statistics to keep in mind:

  • It’s estimated that Brazil produces about 30 percent of the world’s coffee supply
  • While there are many varieties of coffee, 80% of coffee from the country is Arabica
  • About 6 billion coffee bushes grow each year across Brazil
  • Minas Gerais is Brazil’s largest coffee-producing state, situated in the southeastern part of the country it has the ideal climate conditions
  • Coffee beans are harvested from May through September in the country
  • 71% of coffee farms in Brazil cover less than 25 acres, meaning there are more small, independent farms than large plantations
  • It’s estimated that 70% of all Brazil coffee production 2021/2022 crop year
  • Being so large, the Brazilian coffee industry generates an estimated 8 million jobs in the country
  • The first major exports of coffee in Brazil began in 1802, though the history of coffee in the country can be traced back another hundred years more
  • Brazil doesn’t only produce coffee, more than 98% of Brazilian households drink coffee

How to Enjoy Brazilian Coffee

As mentioned before, Brazilian coffee can be found nearly everywhere, from your local cafe to large supermarket chains. You may find Brazilian coffee brands on the shelves of your favorite store either as whole beans or ground. But no matter which you choose, you can expect a coffee that is smooth and naturally sweet with low acidity.

If you’re looking to skip the hassle of grinding your own beans without skimping on bold flavor, an alternative exists. Tea bag coffee can help make your morning routine much easier while still giving you the caffeine boost and bold flavors you need to start your day.

Whether you’re at home or in the office, portable coffee tea bags are easy to slip in your bag and enjoy whenever you have hot water. Coffee Blenders Natural Cerrado Brazilian Specialty Coffee in Tea Bags are perfect to get your Brazilian coffee kick. Using coffee grown in the Cerrado region of Brazil (often viewed as one of the best coffees in the country due to its superior balance and creamy finish), you can expect a bold, smooth coffee with hints of chocolate and caramel.

Ready to upgrade your morning wake-up routine? Try our Brazilian Tea Bag Coffee today! You can also try our Rwandan, Guatemalan, or Ethiopian coffee too.

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