Elevation
800–1,200 masl
Meters above sea levelCoffee Origin
Sul de Minas
Brazil
Climate
Mild subtropical with dry harvest winters
Growing conditionsHarvest
May–Sep
Primary harvest windowCultivars
Varietals
Sensory
Flavor Profile
milk chocolate
nutty
caramel
yellow fruit
hazelnut
malt
Agriculture
Farming
Farming system
Rolling hills; less mechanization than Cerrado.
Mix of small and medium producers.
Post-Harvest
Processing
Processing reality
Naturals dominate, some pulped naturals.
Drying depends heavily on weather; patios everywhere.
Logistics
Supply Chain
Supply chain + power
Exporters and cooperatives central.
Producers often sell green or processed cherry depending on infrastructure.