Map of Minas Gerais with coffee regions and descriptions.

Minas Gerais

Minas Gerais is world-famous for its incredible coffee because it has the perfect combination of scale, ideal climate, and diverse terroirs. This allows the region to consistently produce complex, specialty-grade Arabica beans.

⛰️ Ideal Altitude

Key regions range from 900 to 1,400 meters, forcing coffee cherries to mature slowly, developing more complex sugars and flavors.


🌤️ Perfect Climate

A temperate tropical climate with defined seasons: a rainy summer for growth and a cool, dry winter for uniform ripening and harvesting.


🌄 Diverse Topography

Hilly and mountainous terrain, especially in the south and east, creates unique microclimates and well-drained soils that enhance bean quality.

The Paradox of Brazilian Coffee

For decades, the world knew Brazil for quantity, not necessarily quality. Its massive output often led to a reputation for reliable, but simple, coffee perfect for mass-market blends.

This is the great paradox that drives us. At Flor do Brasil, our mission is to look beyond this stereotype. We know that hidden within this vast landscape—on high-altitude slopes and in small, family-run valleys—are passionate producers creating some of the most complex and celebrated micro-lots in the world. Our job is to find them and share their stories with you.

Terroirs of Minas Gerais

Minas Gerais is not one single flavor. It's a collection of distinct regions, each producing coffee with a unique and recognizable profile.

  • Sul de Minas

    The region with the highest altitudes (up to 1,400m), mild climate, and a high percentage of small family farms.

    Typical Flavor Profile

    Full-bodied, medium acidity, with classic notes of chocolate, caramel, and nuts.

    Our Coffee
    Sol Nascente 

  • Cerrado Mineiro

    Brazil's first "Designation of Origin" region. A flatter, higher plateau (800–1,300m) with defined dry seasons.

    Typical Flavor Profile

    Consistent and reliable. Medium body, medium acidity, and pronounced nutty and caramel flavors.

    Our Coffee
    Florescer 

  • Matas de Minas

    Mountainous terrain in the Atlantic Forest region, consisting mostly of small-holder farms.

    Typical Flavor Profile

    Fruity and aromatic notes. Offers a complex profile with citric, floral, and red fruit notes.

    Our Coffee
    Pico Alto 

  • Mantiqueira de Minas

    A "Protected Geographical Indication" (PGI) sub-region known for artisanal farming on steep slopes.

    Typical Flavor Profile

    High quality and nuanced. Complex flavors, excellent sweetness, and often higher acidity.

We at Flor do Brasil have personal connections to these incredible regions, sourcing directly from farms in Cerrado Mineiro, Sul de Minas, and Matas de Minas.
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World-Class Producers & Specialty Recognition

Minas Gerais is actively leading Brazil's specialty coffee revolution. Its top micro-lots and dedicated producers are now consistently celebrated on the world stage.

🏆Cup of Excellence (COE)

Producers from Matas de Minas and Mantiqueira de Minas consistently achieve top scores and high prices at the prestigious Cup of Excellence auctions.


🏅Awards

The state's regions frequently sweep top honors, such as the Ernesto Illy Award for Sustainable Quality, proving their dominance in espresso coffee.


🛡️Special Designations

Regions like Cerrado Mineiro (D.O.) and Mantiqueira de Minas (P.G.I.) have earned protected status, guaranteeing their unique terroir and quality.


💡Producer Innovation

Farms are investing in advanced processing like anaerobic fermentation to unlock unique flavors in rare varieties like Geisha and Yellow Bourbon.

The Beans of Minas Gerais

Brazilian coffee research has developed robust, high-yielding varieties perfectly suited to the region's climate. Here are some of the key varieties you'll find in our coffees.

Mundo Novo

A cross of Typica and Bourbon. It's a tall, high-yielding plant that forms the foundation of many Brazilian farms.


Tasting Notes: Full-bodied and sweet with classic notes of caramel and chocolate.

Catuaí (Red & Yellow)

A cross of Mundo Novo and Yellow Caturra. It's one of Brazil's most planted varieties, prized for its high yield and compact size.


Tasting Notes:A sweet, smooth cup with brown sugar and nutty notes.

Bourbon (Red & Yellow)

An old, classic variety and parent to Mundo Novo. It requires higher altitudes to flourish and is known for lower yields but exceptional cup quality.

Tasting Notes: Aromatic, sweeter, and fruitier than other Brazilian types, with chocolate notes.

Rubi

A modern hybrid of Mundo Novo and Catuaí, with significant resistance to Coffee Leaf Rust.


Tasting Notes:Complex and structured, with notes of berries, stone fruit, and dark chocolate.

Catucaí

A cross between Icatu and Catuaí, this variety combines high productivity with a crowd-pleasing cup.


Tasting Notes: Well-balanced, sweet, with notes of chocolate, caramel, and a hint of fruit.

Caturra (Red & Yellow)

A natural mutation of Bourbon prized for its compact (dwarf) size, which allows for denser planting and higher yields. It is a parent of Catuaí.


Tasting Notes: Bright acidity and good body, often with citrus and sweet notes.