A special day for the drink most appreciated by Brazilians

At the dawn of a new month, the world celebrates coffee. A drink appreciated by the population, with different tones, tastes and flavors. And to mark the date, in 2015 the International Coffee Organization (ICO) created ‘International Coffee Day’, celebrated this Sunday (1st). Brazil is the main coffee producer in the world, followed by Vietnam and Colombia. According to the 3rd coffee survey, by the National Supply Company (Conab), the country exported the beans to 143 countries, of which the United States and Germany are the main importers. Furthermore, the country is the second largest consumer of the drink, right after the United States. The grain has unique characteristics and different ways of production. One of the ways to recognize coffee in Brazil is through Geographical Indication (GI). Registration is granted to products or services that are characteristic of their place of origin, with their own identity and value. They have a unique quality due to natural resources ...