Brazil coffee facts: Population (2006): 188 million people Coffee Production: 44 million bags (60 kg) Country bag capacity: 132 pounds - 60 kg Domestic Consumption: 17 million bags Coffee Export: 27 million bags Cultivated Area: 2.83 million hectares (over 7 million acres)
Harvests: June-September
Arabica Introduced:Early 18th century via French Guyana Specialty Coffee Regions:Parana, Sao Paulo, Minas Gerais, Rio De Janeiro, Espirito Santo, Bahia, Pernambuco. Grades: AA Plus, AA, peaberry Botanical Varietals:Bourbon, typical, caturra, mondo novo, catuai, maragogype. |