The world was still reeling from the effects of the Great Depression. In Brazil, the crisis hit the coffee economy hard — coffee was the country’s main export.

When coffee first arrived in the American colonies in 1733, it was a modest beverage with little cultural weight. But by 1773, everything changed.

Brazil’s journey with coffee began over 300 years ago, and what started as a commodity crop has evolved into a vibrant specialty industry.

In the world of specialty coffee, the term "washed coffee" often comes up—and for good reason.

What exactly defines specialty coffee, and what are the key variables that determine its flavor?

Grab your favorite brew and dive into the latest updates from the world of coffee.

Fermentation, microorganisms, and controlled fermentation.

Harvesting coffee is either done by hand or machine, depending on a farm’s size and terrain. But it’s not as easy as it may sound.

The SCA scoring protocol was created in 1982 to differentiate specialty from commercial (conventional) coffee.

Brazil is the world largest producer and exporter of coffee. It has a large territory, diverse terroirs and several climates that make the cultivation of different varietals easier.