Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Pinot Noir are grape varieties. When enjoying a good wine, we know that each variety has different characteristics, flavors, and aromas. The same applies to coffee. Learn about the most consumed types in Brazil and make your coffee experience more special with Orfeu.
With over 200 varieties of beans, coffee absorbs the characteristics of the terroir where it is grown. Therefore, each growing region determines a different type. Below, understand the most well-known ones:
Arabica vs. Robusta
These two are the most known and consumed coffee species in Brazil, offering different sensory experiences in flavor, aroma, and caffeine concentration.
Both originating from Africa, the main reason for their differences lies in their distinct growing regions, which, as explained above, influence the bean's sensory profile since each soil has specific properties.
Arabica coffee
Natural crosses gave rise to several varieties of Arabica beans. The most well-known in Brazil are:
- Bourbon (Yellow and Red).
- Catuai (Yellow and Red).
- Mundo Novo.
- Icatu (Yellow and Red).
- Obata.
Orfeu has over 27 varieties planted at Fazendas Sertãozinho — which consist of 5 owned farms located in the high mountains of Southern Minas Gerais and Mogiana, at altitudes ranging from 1,000 to 1,500 meters.
Our coffees are 100% Arabica, and each line explores a different sensory profile. For example, the Intenso line offers a fuller-bodied, dark roast coffee. From the Red Catuai variety, the sensory notes are toasted caramel and stewed fruits.
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Robusta coffee
In summary, Robusta coffees are beverages with significant bitterness and few sensory notes. It is commonly used in espresso blends and more intense, traditional coffees found in supermarkets.
Specialty coffee
A coffee category that prioritizes quality excellence, Specialty Coffee is a bean that guarantees origin, quality, and consistency throughout its production stages.
It is the highest quality classification for coffees because it:
- Is free from impurities and defects.
- Has differentiated sensory attributes.
- Respects environmental, economic, and social sustainability criteria.
- Has certified traceability.
At Orfeu, we produce specialty coffee with passion and continuously seek the perfect bean to offer Brazilians excellence in tasting their favorite beverage.
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