Brazilian coffee: how coffee is drunk in Brazil

When talking about espresso, it is impossible not to think of one of the world's largest producers of coffee, Brazil, which produces more than fifty million bags of it a year. The quality of Brazilian coffee, in fact, is among the most appreciated and well-known in the world.

Brazilian coffee: some historical background

Contrary to what we might think, coffee arrived in the South American country relatively recently. The history of coffee importation to Brazil begins in the 18th century in French Guiana and has been passed down for generations.

It seems that a Portuguese diplomat fell in love with the wife of the governor of Guiana, who one day decided to give him a bouquet of flowers that contained coffee beans inside. And that was exactly how coffee landed in Brazil and then set out to conquer the world.

How Brazilian coffee is prepared

Coffee is now more present than ever in the lives of Brazilians, so much so that in many of their restaurants, at the end of the meal, it is offered free to all the clientele. This passion for coffee has led to a way of drinking coffee "Brazilian style" over the years. This is a simple, quick recipe with a very light alcoholic note.

This method is now widespread all over the world and can also be found in many Italian coffee shops. Let's see together how it is prepared.

Ingredients:

• Espresso coffee.
• Creamy coffee liqueur.
• Bitter cocoa powder.
• Fresh milk.
• Sugar.

Preparation:

First, choose the blend to use. A fine 100% Arabica coffee with sweet, lingering notes suits a preparation like this. Next, it's your turn for the glass: you'll definitely need a glass, so that the separation between the ingredients stands out.

Now first whip the milk, but be careful not to froth it too thickly. Pour a teaspoon of sugar into the glass, and next, add the foam. Then it's the liqueur's turn: pour it straight into the glass, then finish with the coffee, but slowly. As a finishing touch, sprinkle a little bit of bitter cocoa.

Your Brazilian coffee is ready. You will see that it will become a little ritual to be enjoyed calmly.