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BRAZIL 2 SS FC 17/18 RAINFOREST ALLIANCE
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Quick Facts
Region: Cerrado, Mogiana and Sul de Minas. Altitude: 900-1300 masl Botanical Varieties: Catigua, Catucai, Caturra. Process: Natural Harvest : June through September First Shipment : End of July/August Cupping Notes
Ref: 5435
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The Mogiana region, in northeastern São Paulo, is known for its homogeneous climate and altitude. The average temperature is around 68°F and cultivation attitude amounts to 900 to 1.000 meters on average. Mogiana is home to approximately 47,000 ha of dedicated coffee production and the area is known for its full bodied coffees with fruity notes.
Sul de Minas is the biggest region for Arabica coffees in Brazil. 30% of Brazil’s total Arabica production comes from Sul de Minas. The region can be easily accessed through the Port of Santos. Sul de Minas, which is known for its rolling hills and uneven terrain lending to farms that are small to medium in size. Cerrado is a vast tropical and subtropical biome that includes forests, marshlands and grassland. Covering more than 20 percent of Brazil, it is the largest savannah in South America. Most coffees are processed using natural and pulped-natural processes, meaning the coffee is dried with all or a large amount of fruit on the bean. |
