Brazil Fairtrade Cafe Delas
About This Coffee
The Region
South Minas is the largest coffee growing region in Brazil and the world, home to some of the best coffees
in Brazil. The region is characterised by mountainous terrain, rich fertile soil and vast natural reserves of Brazil’s Atlantic Rainforest.
The favourable climate and relief, together with handmade coffee production, are the secrets of the award-winning region. The factors for success are a dedication at all stages of production, solid infrastructure and investment research.
"My husband has always been a coffee farmer and I always helped in all stages of production, from planting to harvesting. That is until 10 years ago, when I woke up. Why not have my coffee farm? So I talked to my husband and he supported my decision! In order for my coffee to be special, I take care of it with love and attentive to all the needs of the plant, following the guidance of Coopfam's technicians, doing all the management at the right time. Special attention to coffee harvesting and drying."
- Marlene Aparecida dos Reis Alves
Producer, Sitio Grota Grande
History of Coffee in Brazil
American colonists had been drinking coffee for fifty years before the first coffee seed was planted in Brazil in 1727. A hundred years later, Brazil accounted for 30% of the world’s coffee supply. A hundred years after that, in the 1920’s, Brazil held a virtual monopoly, producing 80% of the world’s coffee. Although Brazil’s market share peaked at 80% in the 1920’s, its continuing status as the world’s largest coffee producer still gives the country considerable influence on the market and coffee prices. It is said that when Brazil sneezes, the coffee world catches cold. In 1975, a “black frost” destroyed over 70 percent of the crop in Brazil and coffee prices doubled world-wide. Brazil was a founding member of the Pan-American Coffee Bureau, which invented the concept of a “coffee break,” during an advertising campaign in the early 1950’s.
- Subregion Sul de Minas
- Farm Name Sitios Serra Negra, Lavrinha, Grota Grande, Cardoso, Gonçalves, Posses
- Processing Natural/Dry Processed
- Bag Types Grain Pro / Ecotact
- Plant Species Arabica
- Variety Catuai, Mundo Novo
- Min Growing Altitude 1000m
- Max Growing Altitude 1300m
- Screen Size 16 Up
- On Sale No
- Top Lot No
- Price Per Kg £5.50
- Status Spot
- Certifications FLO Fairtrade Certified
- Coffee Grade BRA CA NAT FY NY 2/3 SC 16
- CTRM Contract Number P8002288-1
- Origin Brazil
- Warehouse Vollers Group Uk