Chapada Diamantina (Highlands Diamond) is a destination in the state of Bahia, Brazil, which fascinates travelers for its natural beauty. The state is known for having beautiful mountains and waterfalls with crystal clear waters.
For some years the region has also stood out in the production of specialty coffees. Located in a mild and dry climate, with an altitude between 1100m and 1500m, it has an ideal environment for the production of arabica coffee. In addition, these conditions allow the quality control of the grain, making it richer in natural acids and sugars.
Here are some facts about Chapada Diamantina’s production of specialty coffee:
• All of these components mentioned above results in a sweet drink, with sensory notes of citrus and red fruits, molasses, chocolate, nuts, long finish and an intense aroma.
• From a technical point of view, the harvest is made during the rainy winter, which requires greater care from the producers in drying the coffee.
• The municipality of Piatã is one of the highest cities in northeastern Brazil and has received awards in national and international competitions and, for this reason, it has drawn increasing attention from experts and buyers.
• Other cities like Mucugê, Ibicoara, Poções and Vitória da Conquista are also representative, producing incredible coffees.
It is important to consider that specialty coffee has contributed strongly to the economic growth of this region located in the Brazilian Northeast, which is a region in economic disadvantage when you compare it to other regions in the country.
All of that makes the specialty coffees in Chapada Diamantina more than just incredible drinks, we have the result of an economic development through the production of coffee, since specialty coffees are more valued, especially abroad. This allows a better life for several families who live on family farming.
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