Poços de Caldas
As a result of the great variety of coffees produced by its partner estates, the Bourbon Specialty Coffee mill offers not only estate coffees and varietals of their members but also the ‘Pocao de Caldas’ Blend that is available throughout the year in small but guaranteed volumes. This coffee is a blend of natural coffees from various small producers, all of whom are focused on producing the best quality coffee in the region. All coffees that make it into the blend have been grown in the rich volcanic soil of Poços de Caldas.
- Farm Poços de Caldas
- Varietal Red Catuai, Yellow Catuai
- Process Natural
- Altitude 1,200 meters above sea level
- Town / City Poços de Caldas
- Region Minas Gerais
- Owner 100 smallholder farms
- Tasting Notes Brown Sugar, Nutmeg, Roasted Almond
- Farm Size 10 hectares on average
Coffee was introduced to the country back in the early 18th century, which rapidly spread throughout Brazil, making it the leading producer of coffee worldwide.
Additionally, Brazil is the only country to utilize mechanized harvesting tools to assist with the extensive coffee fields. The flat topography of the country allows for the ease of machines to slowly comb through the coffee trees and remove ripe cherries. Advanced agricultural technology has allowed for the even harvesting of cherries and prevents uneven harvesting.
Today, the well-known coffee producing regions are Espirito Santo, São Paulo, Minas Gerais, and Bahia.