i.Brazil’s robusta heartland
The center of Brazil’s conilon (robusta) production, important in both volume and quality. The higher districts also harvest aromatic arabica.
Altitude
600–1,200m
MASL
Brazil · South America · Growing region
Espírito Santoエスピリトサント州
Espírito Santo is one of Brazil’s leading coffee states, known above all as a major producer of conilon (robusta).
Altitude 600–1,200 mnatural
§ 01Key Figures
Key figures
Process
natural
main process
Body · Acidity
Full · Mild
Full · Low
Country rank
World No. 1
Brazil (production · Brazil)
§ 02Overview
Overview
Espírito Santo is one of Brazil’s leading coffee states, known above all as a major producer of conilon (robusta).
Arabica also grows in its higher districts.Its sweet, substantial flavor of cacao and nuts is widely used in blends and everyday coffee.
§ 03Highlights
Highlights
- Location
- Espírito Santo state, Brazil
- Main varieties
- Conilon (robusta), arabica
- Altitude
- 600–1,200 m
- Processing
- Natural
- Cup character
- Cacao, nuts, sweetness
§ 04Deep Read
About this region
ii.Substantial sweetness
Gentle acidity, a thick body and cacao-nut sweetness define it. It suits espresso and gives blends their richness.
§ 05Flavor Profile
Flavor profile
CacaoNuttySweetness
8-Axis Flavor Radar
§ 06Brew Guide
Brewing guide
Country-level guideFrench press
french press
Temp
93°C
Ratio
1:14
Time
4 min
Grind
Coarse
Maximizes the chocolate and nut flavors. Press the plunger promptly at the 4-minute mark.
Espresso
espresso
Temp
92°C
Ratio
1:2
Time
25 sec
Grind
Fine
Ideal as a blend base, and sweet enough to drink as a straight espresso.
§ 07Where to Buy
Find Espírito Santo coffee
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§ 08Siblings
Other regions of Brazil
Cerrado Mineiro
Cerrado Mineiroミナスジェライス（セラード）
800–1,300 m
ChocolateNuttyCaramel
DetailsSul de Minas
Sul de Minasスルデミナス
900–1,200 m
Milk chocolateHazelnutVanilla
DetailsChapada Diamantina
Chapada Diamantinaチャパーダジアマンチーナ（バイーア州）
1,000–1,400 m
Tropical fruitCaramelLight chocolate
DetailsMogiana
Mogianaモジアナ (サンパウロ州)
800–1,200 m
NuttyMilk chocolateCaramel
Details§ 09Kindred Regions