Brazil Tropical Bahia

TASTING NOTES:

Pineapple, banana, passionfruit, wine

ROAST:

Medium

COFFEE PROFILE:

Tropical Bahia is the result of a remarkable combination of nature and innovation. Grown at the highest elevations in the state of Bahia, these coffees benefit from some of the finest cultivation conditions in Brazil. While the region’s cool climate brings exceptional quality, it also presents challenges during harvest due to high humidity and rainfall. To overcome this, many producers transport their freshly harvested cherries about 50 km to the neighboring Caatinga biome — a warmer, drier environment ideal for processing. During the journey, the cherries undergo a distinctive fermentation process in a closed truck, lasting no more than 24 hours. The outcome is a vibrant cup, bursting with fruity sweetness and a truly unique flavor experience.

The Story of Coffee in Brazil: From Seed to Global Powerhouse

Coffee arrived in Brazil in 1727—more than half a century after American colonists had already made it part of their daily ritual. But once the first seed was planted, Brazil’s rise in the coffee world was nothing short of extraordinary. Within a century, Brazil was producing 30% of the world’s coffee. By the 1920s, it had become the undisputed global leader, supplying an astonishing 80% of the world’s coffee.

Although its market share has since diversified, Brazil remains the largest coffee producer in the world—a position that continues to shape global prices and trends. As the saying goes, “When Brazil sneezes, the coffee world catches cold.”

The country’s influence extends beyond production. In 1975, a devastating “black frost” wiped out over 70% of Brazil’s crop, causing coffee prices to skyrocket worldwide. And in the early 1950s, Brazil helped reshape coffee culture itself as a founding member of the Pan-American Coffee Bureau—the group behind the iconic concept of the “coffee break.”

From its first planting to its ongoing role as a coffee titan, Brazil’s legacy is woven into every cup.