The world's largest coffee-producing country is finally drinking its own best beans — São Paulo's Vila Madalena and Pinheiros lead that transformation.
São Paulo, Brazil
“Isabela Raposeiras' Pinheiros laboratory set the bar for Brazilian specialty — her direct sourcing and barista training programme remain the industry reference.”
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São Paulo, Brazil
“Vila Madalena roastery making the case for Cerrado and Sul de Minas terroir — the most flavour-forward single-origins in the neighbourhood.”
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São Paulo, Brazil
“Premium Brazilian specialty done with Jardins elegance — the micro-lot menu showcases what makes this country the world's most interesting origin.”
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São Paulo, Brazil
“Pinheiros natural-process specialists who source from farms within driving distance — this is Brazilian coffee at its most transparent.”
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São Paulo, Brazil
“Higienópolis' grand café and one of Brazil's most respected roasters — the fazenda-specific lots and shaded terrace make it a mandatory São Paulo stop.”
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São Paulo, Brazil
“Curitiba's best-loved roastery with a polished Itaim Bibi outpost — their Sul de Minas single-origins arrive days off-roast.”
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São Paulo, Brazil
“Suplicy's Vila Olímpia outpost serving the financial district with the same Brazilian micro-lot programme as the flagship — the post-meeting espresso here holds up to anything.”
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