Brazilian Samba Speciality Blend

Introducing Our Award-Winning Brazilian Samba Coffee

The award-winning Brazilian Samba coffee is truly a treat for the senses, captivating coffee aficionados with its superb nutty flavour. This moreish coffee has been carefully roasted to accentuate its sweetness, making every cup a delightful experience. What sets the Brazilian Samba blend apart is its versatility; it creates an exceptional espresso but is equally impressive when brewed through various methods. This Brazilian coffee pairs brilliantly with milk, enhancing the smooth, creamy texture that makes this drink so enjoyable.

In 2023, our Brazilian Samba blend received the prestigious Great Taste Award, a testament to its outstanding quality. This accolade, recognised globally, highlights the rich, full-bodied flavour our Brazilian blend coffee offers. Grown in the fertile highlands of Brazil and harvested with care, every bean contributes to the vibrant and lively character that has captivated coffee enthusiasts. The Great Taste Award signifies not just superb taste but also our dedication to delivering unparalleled beverage experiences to our customers.

At Iron & Fire, we take great pride in our Brazilian coffee. We have dedicated a lot of time to perfecting the roast profile to bring out its sweetness and chocolatey notes. Through careful roasting, we have successfully preserved its pleasant hazelnut finish.

Origin Of Brazilian Coffee Beans

In the early 18th century, the story of Brazilian coffee beans began when Brazil’s coffee journey was set in motion by an adventurous and cunning act of bio-espionage. Francisco de Mello Palheta, a resourceful Portuguese lieutenant colonel, was sent to French Guiana in 1727 to resolve a border dispute. However, his true mission was to acquire coffee seeds. Legend has it that Palheta charmed the wife of the governor of French Guiana, who gifted him a bouquet secretly hidden with coffee seeds. He successfully brought these seeds to Brazil, marking the inception of what would become a monumental industry.

The coffee plant was first found in the fertile ground in Para, but in Rio de Janeiro, the first significant plantation was established around 1770. Over the next few decades, the industry began to flourish as the climate and soil conditions in south-eastern Brazil proved ideal for the cultivation of coffee. By the early 19th century, the arrival of European immigrants provided the necessary labour force to expand production significantly. Consequently, Brazil’s coffee exports grew rapidly, and by the mid-19th century, Brazil had become the world’s leading coffee producer, a status it retains to this day.

The impact of coffee on Brazil’s economic and cultural landscape has been profound. Coffee not only shaped the country’s agricultural policies but also influenced its social and demographic structures. As plantations expanded, they attracted a diverse array of workers and settlers, including European immigrants who contributed to the development of local communities and infrastructure.