What kind of coffee do they drink in Brazil. How coffee is drunk in different countries. How to choose a coffee grind

Section: Brazilian cuisine
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Time to drink coffee
Brazilian coffee

Both breakfast and lunch in Brazilians are accompanied by a cup of sweet coffee - caffezino (cafezinho), also known to Europeans as espresso.

Coffee is a drink enjoyed all over the world, but there is no other country where coffee is as important as Brazil. Coffee is drunk here all the time, it is served in small mugs (demitasses).

A real Brazilian drinks 12-24 demitases a day. Brazilian businessmen always invite partners for coffee, during which important issues are resolved, and hostesses always offer coffee to guests, since coffee is a symbol of hospitality in Brazil.

Perhaps, in Brazil, the art of making coffee is brought to perfection, as in no other state. Making coffee starts with very clean dishes, fresh water, precise measures, and a real Brazilian will never let the coffee boil. Between breakfast and lunch, Brazilians have a snack - coffee with cake or biscuits, fruit juices and fast food.

Chop bar chocolate (125 g) into small pieces and dissolve in strong hot coffee.
Then add 3 cups of hot milk while whisking continuously.
Put sugar to taste and decorate the drink with whipped cream.

Brew very strong coffee. Filter it, add lemon juice and honey.
Lemon juice will give the drink a unique flavor, and honey - a slight sweetness.
This coffee is drunk from small cups.

Pour cold water into the Turk and add sugar. When the water boils, pour some of it into a cup.
Pour coffee into the Turk and bring to a boil.
Then remove from heat, pour water from a cup into it, cover and let it brew for 30 seconds.

Brew strong coffee, put sugar in it and cool.
Add ice cubes and shake in a shaker.
Then pour into glasses and top with mint leaves.

Bring half a liter of milk to a boil, after mixing it with 150 g of sugar. Remove boiled milk from heat, add 4 tbsp. cream spoons.
Beat the resulting mixture and add 25 ml of strong coffee.
Stir and pour coffee into small cups.

Pour finely ground coffee into a cezve (preferably copper) (at the rate of one scoop per cup), add sugar to taste.
Then heat the coffee over low heat until the foam begins to rise.
Without letting the coffee boil, remove from heat and let the foam sink. Then repeat the heating procedure twice.
To make the thick settle faster, you can add a few drops of cold water.
Pour the coffee into small cups without straining.

Brew very strong black coffee and pour it into cups. Then put 1 teaspoon of whipped cream on the surface of the coffee.
If desired, you can add a little powdered sugar and a pinch of vanilla to the cream.
To give the drink a beautiful look, you need to sprinkle the cream with chocolate chips.

For 4 servings you will need 1 egg and 4 small cups of strong hot coffee.
Separate the yolk from the protein and grind it with 2 tablespoons of powdered sugar, beat the protein in a mixer.
Put a little yolk on the surface of the coffee, and when it disperses and covers the entire surface, put a whipped protein in the center.

Brew very strong coffee, boil milk separately.
Pour cocoa and sugar into a saucepan, pour in part of the milk and mix well. Then add the remaining milk and a pinch of salt. Put on fire and boil for 10 minutes.
Remove from heat and beat until an oily, bubbling mass is obtained, then, continuing to beat, add coffee there.

Chapter:
Brazilian cuisine

2nd page of the section

Time to drink coffee
Brazilian coffee

Both breakfast and lunch in Brazilians are accompanied by a cup of sweet coffee - coffeecino (cafezinho), also known to Europeans as espresso.

Coffee is a drink that
enjoyed all over the world, but there is no other country for which coffee is as important as for Brazil.
Coffee
here they drink constantly, it is served in small mugs (demitasses).
A real Brazilian drinks 12-24 demitases
in a day. Brazilian businessmen are sure to invite
partners for coffee, at which important issues are resolved,
and hostesses always offer coffee to guests, because coffee is
it is a symbol of hospitality in Brazil.
Perhaps, in Brazil, the art of making coffee is brought to perfection, as in no other state. Making coffee starts with very clean dishes,
fresh water, precise measures, and a true Brazilian never
will not let the coffee boil. Between breakfast and lunch, Brazilians have a snack - coffee with cake or biscuits,
fruit juices and fast food.

TRADITIONAL BRAZILIAN COFFEE

Chop bar chocolate (125 g) into small pieces and dissolve in strong hot coffee.
Then add 3 cups of hot milk while whisking continuously.
Put sugar to taste and decorate the drink
whipped cream.

MOKKO-ACTIVE

Brew very strong coffee. Filter it, add lemon juice and honey.

Lemon juice will give the drink a unique flavor, and honey - a slight sweetness.

This coffee
drink from small cups.

COFFEE "PELE"

Pour cold water into the Turk and add sugar. When
water boils, pour some of it into a cup.

Pour coffee into the Turk and bring to a boil.

Then take it off the heat and pour it in
water from a cup, cover and let it brew for 30 seconds.

GLACE IN BRAZILIAN

Brew strong coffee, put sugar in it and cool.

Add ice cubes and shake in a shaker.

Then pour into glasses and top with mint leaves.

BRAZILIAN CREAM COFFEE

Bring half a liter of milk to a boil, after mixing it with 150 g of sugar. Remove boiled milk from heat
add 4 tbsp. cream spoons.

Beat the resulting mixture and add 25 ml of strong coffee.

Stir and pour coffee into small cups.

RURAL COFFEE

Pour thinly milk into a Turk (preferably copper)
coffee (based on one scoop per cup), sugar
add to taste.

Then heat the coffee over low heat,
until foam starts to rise.

Don't let the coffee boil
remove from heat and let the foam sink. Then the procedure
repeat heating twice.

So that the thick settles faster,
you can add a few drops of cold water.

Coffee time
pour into small cups without straining.

LADIES' COFFEE

Brew very strong black coffee and pour it into
cups. Then put 1 teaspoon on the surface of the coffee
whipped cream.

You can add cream if you like.
a little powdered sugar and a pinch of vanilla.

To give
the drink is a beautiful view, it is necessary to sprinkle the cream with crumbs
chocolate.

COFFEE WITH EGG

For 4 servings you will need 1 egg and 4 small cups
strong hot coffee.

Separate the yolk from the protein and grind it with 2 tablespoons of powdered sugar, beat the protein in a mixer.

Put a little yolk on the surface of the coffee,
and when it spreads and covers the entire surface, to the center
put the beaten protein.

COFFEE "BRAZILIA"

Brew very strong coffee, boil milk separately.

Pour cocoa and sugar into a saucepan, pour in
part of the milk and mix well. Then add the remaining milk and a pinch of salt. Put on fire
and boil for 10 min.

Remove from heat and beat until
oily, bubbling mass, after, continuing
beat, add coffee.

COFFEE WITH ROSE HIPS

Thoroughly rinse rose hips in hot water, put in a thermos and pour boiling water over.

Approximate proportion:

Half a glass of berries (can be dry) in half a liter of water.

endure
infusion in a thermos 12 hours.

In the future, use the infusion
instead of water to make coffee in the usual way.

BRAZILIAN CAPPUCCINO

First, cook in the usual way very strong
espresso coffee.

Then add the same amount of milk to the coffee maker and drive the resulting mixture through the coffee
brew like regular coffee.

Pour the drink into cups and lightly sprinkle with chocolate powder.

This article will be of interest to all coffee lovers with a passion for travel. As you know, coffee is an important daily ritual for many cultures around the world. From cozy European coffee shops to the back alleys of South America and the high-tech districts of Japan, you'll be intrigued to learn about how different countries enjoy their coffee.

Italy: caramel color perfection

You probably know about the existence of espresso coffee. This drink is an integral part of Italian culture, like latte, mocha, or americano. This is a very popular choice for people on a rush looking for an extra boost of energy. Espresso coffee was invented by the Italians to drastically reduce waiting and brewing times. Traditionally, espresso is drunk in one gulp, and the ideal cup should have frothy cream on top of a strong aromatic drink. Coffee in Italy is an essential part of dining etiquette.

Morocco and spicy coffee

Morocco's famous spiced coffee charmingly blends coffee with spices such as cinnamon, cumin, ginger, cardamom and nutmeg. This tradition is associated with the country's famous spice markets. The famous Moroccan coffee is carefully grown and processed - it is a healthy and very aromatic drink. Moroccan spices are added to coffee depending on the occasion. Weddings and happy occasions are accompanied by sweetness, while funerals call for a bitter drink. Travelers should definitely try the fantastic spiced coffee in the Moroccan markets, nibbling on freshly baked tortillas and watching the bustling crowds.

Dessert coffee in the USA

The coffee milkshake called frappuccino is a prime example of American culture. It is preferred by people who want to enjoy a coffee flavored dessert. Despite the fact that Starbucks is the inventor of the frappuccino, the drink is presented in one form or another around the world. Frappuccinos are best enjoyed chilled and generously topped with whipped cream. There are many combinations and varieties, from chocolate frapuccino to green tea flavored drink. Do you want a stronger drink? Order your version of the Frappuccino with an espresso coffee. If you get the chance, be sure to try this coffee in Seattle, considered the birthplace of modern coffee houses. Visit Pike Place, one of the oldest public markets in the US, where this cocktail originated.

Brazil and a little coffee

Brazil occupies a very important place in the world of coffee because it produces one third of all coffee beans in the world. This huge contribution makes the name of the most popular Brazilian drink "cafecinho" ("little coffee") somewhat paradoxical. Brazil's national coffee is filtered using a cloth sieve and served in tiny cups. A large dose of sugar is added to coffee, and the drink is served immediately after a meal. Today, cafecigno can be combined with a variety of ingredients, from condensed milk to fruit syrups. Visit small traditional cafes in narrow Brazilian alleys where the authentic version of this drink is still being prepared.

France and coffee and bread

Coffee with milk in France is drunk with bread, dipped directly into a mug. This ritual is done in the morning and the coffee is served in a wide cup to allow the dipping of pastries and bread. Of course, you can also enjoy your coffee in a more conventional way, and enjoy pastries with delicious jams. Do you like coffee with less milk? Ask for a lighter version of this noisette (hazelnut coffee) drink. The paradox is that there is actually no hazelnut in it. The name is most likely inspired by the crazy taste of the drink. For a touch of great history, head to the famous Café de Flore in Paris, where influential philosophers such as Jean-Paul Sartre and Simone de Beauvoir gathered.

Strong Philippine coffee

The Philippines is one of several countries that produce as many as four varieties of commercial coffee, namely Arabica, Robusta, Excella and Liberica (Baraco). Kapeng Baraco is popular in the Philippines for its uniquely strong and rich flavor. Barako gets its name from the local word for "boar", alluding to its fortress. This coffee is drunk with added sugar and milk, paired with the popular local pandesal bread, which is usually eaten for breakfast.

Turkey and coffee divination

Turkish coffee is known for its strength and unusual way of preparation. It is boiled in a copper coffee pot on a long handle, placing it in hot sand. Coffee is usually served after meals along with sweet Turkish delight. At the bottom of the cup there is always coffee grounds from the brew, which has its own special purpose. This coffee grounds is used for divination. After enjoying your Turkish coffee, you can turn to a fortune teller who will predict the future from the remnants of a strong drink. Coffee is one of the central drinks in traditional Turkish cuisine.

Coffee in Ireland

How do you like Irish whiskey coffee? The combination of two seemingly incompatible ingredients - coffee and alcohol - makes Irish coffee a unique drink. Due to the presence of whiskey, this is more of an evening drink, and not a traditional morning energy boost. Irish coffee is not customary to stir - cold whipped cream on top is more for decoration. This drink is perfect for those who want to relax after work, or cheer up before a fun party.

Japan and the delicious art of latte

The 3D art of coffee in Japan is a serious competitor to green tea. While green tea remains the country's preferred hot drink, more and more Japanese people are leaning towards the art of latte. Latte art is one of the most creative ways to decorate your coffee with a foam pattern. The bright creativity of latte masters knows no bounds.

Indeed, coffee has been reflected in many different cultures. During your travels, be sure to try to expand your horizons by tasting local coffee varieties and experiencing a new culture in every sip. You will learn more about this amazing drink in a selection previously published on LifeGlobe.

The best varieties of coffee, of course, are grown in Brazil. It is this country that is the leader in the production of an invigorating drink. Brazilian coffee stands out for its unique rich taste and enchanting aroma, which cannot but win the hearts of millions of people from all over the world.

Historical information

Coffee is the favorite drink of many people on the planet. It is able not only to eliminate fatigue, but also to cheer up, relieve depression and deliver gastronomic pleasure with its delicate and velvety taste. But today, not many people have information about the history of the Brazilian drink, despite its popularity.

As many people know, the first coffee trees appeared in Ethiopia long before our days. But in Brazil, these plants began to grow only in the eighteenth century. According to legend, one of the officers brought grain into the country. They were given to him by a girl in love with him. The grains were planted in the state of Para, they took root in the fertile land and laid the foundation for many plantations in Brazil.

Thanks to the growth of production in the state, numerous factories were built, railways for exporting products, new cities were built. But with new discoveries came new troubles. Coffee plantations served as an impetus for the beginning of slavery in the state. The more production expanded, the more slaves from Africa were imported into the country. But those times have long since sunk into oblivion, and now, instead of slaves, many people from different parts of the world work on plantations.

Growing Features

Brazilian coffee gets its great taste and aroma partly from the characteristic climate and the location of the trees themselves. Brazilian plantations are located on plains or slight uplands, which gives a wonderful drink velvety and softness. Also because of this, the coffee lacks sourness in the aftertaste.

After the ripened grains are harvested from the trees, they are lined with a thin layer on the sunny side of the plain and left for 10-15 days to dry. This method is called dry processing. When the coffee beans have dried and become brownish in color, the top layer is removed from them. After this procedure, the fruits are sorted by size through a special sieve with holes of different diameters.

The dry method of processing allows you to reduce financial costs and the consumption of running water. This affects the cost of the product prepared in this way. In total, one third of all finished raw materials are produced by the dry method, the rest undergoes wet processing.

Types of Brazilian coffee

Both Arabica and Robusta are grown in the country. These two types of coffee are considered the main and most popular in the world. Arabica has large elongated grains with a greenish tint. The best conditions for a good harvest of such coffee are:

• growing in humid areas, without sudden changes in temperature and weather changes;
• fertile soil with low iodine content;
• plantations in the highlands.

Arabica is valued for its delicate, multifaceted taste and pronounced aroma. This type of Brazilian coffee is the most popular and expensive.

Robusta grains are smaller and rounded. The drink is distinguished by its strength and high caffeine content. Because of this, Robusta is most often blended with other varieties. Its price is lower than that of Arabica, due to the unpretentiousness of the trees and the dry method of processing raw materials.

Also, many fans of Brazilian coffee will be pleased with the cost of the product. The average price for almost all varieties ranges from 250 to 350 rubles per 100 grams. The only exceptions are rare varieties, the cost of which starts at 500 rubles per 100 grams.

Brazilian coffee varieties

There is such a wide range of coffee in stores and on the market today that it is time to get confused. Most often, the brands of this drink are named after the area in which coffee trees grow. Brazilian coffee - lively, invigorating - is notable for its diversity: varieties and tastes, respectively, are just a mass. Here are just a few of the most popular ones:

• Minas. This coffee variety is grown in the state of Minas Gerais, hence the name. The main disadvantage of the drink is a noticeable medicinal aftertaste, which appears due to the high content of iodine in the soil. But Minas can easily get rid of such a flaw by blending it with other varieties of Brazilian coffee. The advantage of the drink is considered a strong taste with bitterness.
• Rio. This Brazilian coffee has the same drawback as Minas. It is grown in Rio de Janeiro, where the soil is also oversaturated with iodine. Nevertheless, despite its unusual taste, the drink is in great demand in the East. For European countries, Rio is blended, as it seems too strong and bitter to the inhabitants of the Old World.
• Santos. A variety from the Arabica family, considered one of the most popular and oldest in the world. Due to the high quality, excellent taste and affordable price, Santos can rightly be called the best Brazilian coffee.
• Conylon. Robusta variety, which occupies about 20% of the total production of Brazil. Conylon is famous for its rich taste and aroma, low price.
• Bourbon Santos. Arabica with a mild and delicate taste and refined aroma. Among all drinks, Santos Bourbon Brazilian coffee is one of the few that has a sour aftertaste. Distinctive features of a grade - high quality of an initial product. Raw materials are harvested from young trees that serve on plantations for no more than five years.
• Flat Beat Santos. Robusta, which has a unique nutty-cream aftertaste, refined aroma and low cost. Of all the varieties of Brazilian coffee, Flat Bit Santos is the least in demand.
• Maragogype Brazil. The main feature of this Brazilian coffee variety are large grains obtained by crossing different types of trees. Maragogype has a tart and rich taste.
• Brazil Mogiana. A variety of coffee with a unique, multifaceted flavor bouquet. Mogiana has notes of fruits, caramel and nuts.
• Iponema Ruby. A popular coffee variety grown in low elevations. Iponema Ruby has a bright, rich aroma and strong taste. This Brazilian coffee is great for making espresso with a thick crema.

The taste of the drink

Despite the popularity of Brazilian coffee, it is of little value to gourmets. The thing is that due to growing on the plains and unstable weather conditions, many varieties of the drink do not have a refined and refined aroma, a complex multifaceted bouquet in taste.

But, despite the mediocrity of Brazilian coffee, in many countries it is used to brew a very tasty and invigorating espresso, which is wildly popular. Also, a ready-made drink is great for everyday use.

One of the most popular brands of Brazilian coffee is Brazil Santos. Such a wonderful drink is considered the standard of high-quality coffee, has a strong taste and a charming aroma. The brand of Brazilian coffee Brazil Santos is sold in many countries of the world, the product is presented in beans and ground form.

Another popular brand is Bourbon. It has a rich taste, persistent aroma with hints of cloves. Bourbon is sold as instant Brazilian coffee. It meets all quality standards and is in great demand in many countries, including Russia.

Drink preparation and recipes

Brazilians are real connoisseurs of coffee. Also, they can easily be called experts in the preparation of this magnificent drink, because the locals are considered leaders in the amount of its consumption. All methods of brewing Brazilian coffee are quite simple and accessible to every lover of an invigorating drink.

The fastest recipe

To prepare delicious Brazilian coffee, you only need a special filter and ground beans. One cup is taken, a paper or fabric bag is fixed on it. 2 teaspoons of ground coffee are poured into this filter and water is poured at 80-90 degrees. It is important to boil it first, and only then bring it to the required temperature. After the liquid has completely filtered through the filter, it is removed. If desired, sugar, cloves, cinnamon or cream can be added to the finished Brazilian coffee. Invigorating drink is ready!

Brazilian coffee with cocoa and ice cream

This drink is very popular among sweet tooth and lovers of coffee with a mild taste. If desired, ice cream in the recipe can be replaced with regular or whipped cream or not used at all.

Ingredients

So, the set of products:

• 50 ml of boiled or filtered water;
• 2 teaspoons of ground Brazilian coffee;
• 1 teaspoon cocoa;
• 50 g creamy ice cream or cream (optional);
• 150 ml milk (fat content 3.5%).

Cooking process

1. Pour the milk into a small saucepan, put on the stove and cook over low heat.
2. In portions, add cocoa to it, stir constantly.
3. Bring to a boil and remove from heat.
4. Then beat the resulting mixture in a blender or whisk until foam appears, pour into a cup.
5. Using a turkish or coffee maker, brew espresso and pour it into the cocoa in a thin stream.
6. Add ice cream or cream.

Brazilian coffee with cocoa is ready!

Cooking rules

Brazilian coffee can be brewed according to various recipes and with the addition of various ingredients. The specific choice will depend only on individual taste preferences and the availability of certain products. But it is worth remembering that before proceeding with the preparation of the drink, it is important to study all the basic rules for brewing it.

• It is necessary to take only high-quality and fresh ingredients and grains.
• In order to get a fresh and rich taste and aroma, you should take coarse Brazilian coffee or beans. Grinding it is recommended only before use.
• If other ingredients are to be added to the coffee drink, then after brewing it should be filtered.
• It is very important to correctly calculate the proportions of the ingredients and their ratio. So, for 150 ml of water you need to take no more than 10-15 grams of Brazilian coffee beans.
• It is recommended to boil water before use.

Brazil is a magnificent country, with its traditions, wonderful people and amazing nature. But still, according to coffee lovers, its main advantage is the cultivation and processing of coffee beans. It was this production that provided Brazil with recognition and fame around the world. Many people today can no longer imagine life without this wonderful drink. But one third of all coffee produced is grown in this wonderful country.

Of course, coffee is highly valued by the Brazilians themselves. Without a cup of fragrant drink, the day does not start even for the poorest families. For a real Brazilian, this is not just coffee, but the meaning of life. Because of this, breeders are constantly developing new varieties of trees and improving existing ones. It is in Brazil that you can find delicious coffee that you can fall in love with from the first sip!

It is impossible to imagine Brazil without football, TV shows, the famous carnival in Rio de Janeiro and without coffee! What does this invigorating drink mean for Brazilians, how do they prepare it and what do they prefer for breakfast?

TEXT: Victoria Lacetti.

Features of Brazilian coffee

Soraya Guedes Rochev was born in Salvador, southern Brazil. More than 10 years living in Moscow and working as a teacher Portuguese in one of the best universities in the country. We met with Soraya to talk about coffee, about the preferences and intricacies of its use, about everything connected with it.

What is special about Brazilian coffee?

We Brazilians believe that any Brazilian coffee is just delicious coffee. We generally love tropical foods. After all, as you know, coffee was first brought to Brazil by Francisco de Melo Paletta, and he brought it from Africa.

Soraya, please tell us how coffee is usually prepared in Brazil?

We put water on the stove. And when it boils, we put one, two or three tablespoons of coffee there and wait for the water to rise.

Yes. Immediately, when the foam appears, remove the coffee from the stove. Then we filter. We have special filters that the Brazilians make from cloth. It is very simple to make such a filter at home: we take a cotton scarf or any cotton fabric, twist it into a funnel and attach a metal wire in the middle, clamp it in the form of a ring. Hold the top edge and filter the coffee. Until now, there are people in Brazil - like my mother, for example, and relatives - who do not buy special machines, devices for brewing coffee and use this home method. They say it tastes better.

What do Brazilians usually drink coffee with for breakfast?

We usually drink coffee with or without milk. And we have such a habit, for example, in the morning we drink coffee and eat ground bananas - these are such huge sweet bananas, we usually fry or boil them. Together with coffee, we can eat sweet green sweet potatoes (yam - sweet potatoes, the mealy tubers of which are eaten raw. - Approx. ed.), Cooking couscous.

Are there any special traditions in drinking a coffee drink, for example, at a party, in public places?

Brazilians love to chat. We generally drink coffee everywhere. If in Russia people come to visit, then the hostess must definitely prepare something for the meeting. And in Brazil, in the northeast, for example, you can come at any time, but this does not mean that you or you should be treated. Over a cup of coffee, you can sit all day and just chat. If you go to the bank or anywhere else, they always offer you coffee.

Coffee is the head of everything

The main supplier of coffee in the world market is Brazil, where one-fifth of the cultivated land is occupied by coffee plantations. No other state can compete with it in terms of the amount of coffee produced. Brazilian coffee is of high quality.

Coffee in Brazil is harvested during the dry season from April to September. All fruits are removed from the tree at once. After washing, the fruits are laid out in a thin layer to dry in the sun for two to three weeks. Several times a day they are stirred with a rake, and at night they are sheltered from dampness. During drying, the grain is fermented, after which the dried fruits are loaded into a special machine to remove all outer shells.

love like in the show

The emergence of coffee plantations in Brazil was preceded by a very romantic story. Coffee was grown in their colonies by the French and mercilessly executed anyone who tried to take out at least one grain.

In 1727, a territorial dispute arose between Dutch and French Guiana. Brazil was entrusted with settling the conflict, and Lieutenant Colonel Francisco de Melo Paletta acted as an intermediary.

He not only succeeded in solving state affairs, but also had a good time: it was rumored that the wife of the governor of French Guiana was completely fascinated by him. Before the departure of the dexterous lieutenant colonel, the governor's wife publicly presented him with a magnificent bouquet at a banquet in honor of the Brazilian guests. Among the flowers there were seedlings of coffee trees ... Having brought precious seedlings to Brazil, Francisco de Melo Paletta retired and began to plant coffee trees. Plantations in Brazil remained rather modest for a long time. In the XVIII century, the basis of the country's economy was mainly sugar, supplied to European countries.

Variety dictates taste

Experts believe that the number of different varieties of coffee on the globe exceeds a thousand. In addition to the botanical and commercial classification, there is a third, more common - geographical. Coffee is often referred to by the name of the locality where it is grown, or by the port of export. But this does not say much, since individual batches of coffee, even from the same province, can vary significantly. The same coffee can be roasted and ground differently. Blends are made from different types of coffee. For example, Robusta beans (a coffee variety that has a sharp bitter taste and contains a lot of caffeine) give the coffee a beautiful color and strength, while Arabica beans - enhanced aroma and pleasant delicate taste. And in order for the bouquet to get the desired flavor, you can add grains of other varieties. The best varieties of Robusta are grown in Madagascar and Guinea.

Remember: bourbon santos

The development of coffee production in Brazil stimulated the growth in demand for coffee in the world. In addition, the climate and soil of this country were the best suited for the cultivation of coffee trees, and already in 1850, Brazil provided half of the world's coffee beans. And today Brazil firmly holds the lead in the export of coffee.

Coffee in Brazil grows in 17 of the 21 states, but 98% of the coffee bean comes from only 4 states, half of which comes from Parana, and a third from Sao Paulo.

Saying "Brazilian coffee" is almost an understatement. Due to the variety of growing conditions in Brazil, there are many types of coffee. But about 50% of all Brazilian coffee enters the market under the general name of santos - from the port of Santos, from where this coffee is exported to all countries of the world. Bourbon Santos is considered the best variety. It is obtained by the skillful preparation of mixtures by specialists. Mostly santos are imported to us from Brazil - either in mixtures or separately.

Brazil also produces Minas and Parana varieties (named after the country's two states). There are other varieties of Brazilian coffee that are just as popular. For example, the rio variety has a rough pungency, as well as a medicinal smell due to the iodine contained in the soil.

black gold

In the middle of World War II, coffee prices went up. One could confidently count on an increase in demand for coffee after the war. Under the direction of the Brazilian Coffee Institute, farmers cleared and rehabilitated plantations. Today, in the central square in Sao Paulo, there is an original monument cast in bronze: a coffee tree - a symbol of the country's wealth.

Collecting and preparing coffee beans for further consumption is a laborious and long process. According to Soraya, most Brazilians prefer buying their coffee rather than growing it themselves.

caffeine and digestion

Recall that coffee contains caffeine, but not in its pure form, but in a certain proportion with a large group of other organic elements. Therefore, the reaction of the body to coffee is different than when taking pure caffeine. Doctors classify caffeine as an alkaloid because of its stimulating and invigorating effect. The stimulating effect of coffee lasts up to three hours. It is important to note that after the excitement caused by coffee, depression does not occur, as is usually the case with the use of alcoholic beverages.

Back in the 20s of the 19th century, this substance was isolated in its pure form from coffee extract. Caffeine has the appearance of colorless crystals with a bitter taste. At the end of the 19th century, the structural formula of caffeine was deciphered, and in 1897 it was synthesized by the German chemist G. Fischer.

In the human body, caffeine acts on the cerebral cortex and is part of many drugs.

Reacts to coffee and digestion. Here, organic acids contained in coffee mainly make themselves felt. As a result of their action, the secretion of gastric juice increases, and about half an hour after drinking coffee, acidity reaches a maximum. However, it is not recommended to use this drink for those who suffer from diseases of the gastrointestinal tract.

In general, coffee speeds up the digestion process, food is better absorbed by the body. Hence, this is due to the old tradition of serving coffee for dessert.

Brazilian coffee: ground coffee is poured into the bottom of the vessel, poured with boiling water, the mixture is quickly stirred and filtered into a vessel previously scalded with boiling water.