If there’s one product that tells the story of Brazil well, it’s coffee, and in the South Minas it’s no different. Located in the state of Minas Gerais, the region is considered the largest coffee-producing region in Brazil, where important coffee cities like Três Pontas, Guaxupé, and Varginha can be found, with Varginha being the main coffee trading market in the country, where the main Arabica coffee exporters and brokers are concentrated.
Comprised of 146 municipalities, the South of Minas region began to establish itself in the mid-19th century with the arrival of immigrants, primarily Italians and Syrians and Lebanese. At this time, Arabica coffee plantations became part of the local landscape. Thanks to the high altitudes and mild climate, directly influenced by the Serra da Mantiqueira, coffee plantations gained strength and today the South of Minas is a reference in the production of high-quality coffee.
Craft production is also a determining factor in the region’s success. Most of the producers who dedicate themselves to coffee cultivation in this part of Brazil are small and medium-sized producers who value and continuously monitor all processes involved in coffee farming. All of this tradition and care for the produced grains has earned the Mantiqueira de Minas Denomination of Origin seal for 25 municipalities that make up the Mantiqueira area in the South of Minas.
By combining its mild climate, where average temperatures vary between 18 to 20 degrees, altitudes that reach 1,400 meters, production with respect for nature, and numerous investments in research, the region is capable of producing exceptional coffee with incomparable nuances, which have already conquered the world with its famous fine cups, good cups, and also in various national and international quality competitions.
World’s main coffee-producing region
The state of Minas Gerais is Brazil’s largest producer and the world leader in coffee exports. Much of this recognition is due to the South of Minas region, which currently concentrates the largest number of coffee plants per square meter, with over 400,000 hectares in production.
In addition, the region’s tradition and international reputation regarding the production of fine coffees with a highly differentiated sensory profile guarantee the prominence that these grains deserve. Coffees from the South of Minas present a combination of a unique terroir and local know-how that seeks excellence continuously.
Atlantica Coffee has been present in the South of Minas region for over 20 years, learning from its history in coffee farming, as well as participating and contributing to its producers’ evolution. We export the famous fine cups and good cups from the South of Minas to more than 40 countries. A region that carries tradition and inspires coffee evolution.
Our work in the region is to walk alongside these producers and ensure that all the effort and care dedicated to coffee farming is increasingly recognized through more efficient practices and conquering markets that value the product’s quality, its strong tradition, and the know-how of its people.
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