State where coffee began in the 1970s, known for highly mechanized, irrigated arabica in Cerrado and Planalto da Bahia, plus Conilon.
Bahia planted its first coffee only in the 1970s and now has about 171,000 hectares under coffee, fourth among Brazilian states. Cerrado and Planalto da Bahia are described as the most high-tech coffee regions in Brazil, with full mechanization common and irrigation giving uniform ripening and the country's highest productivity. Cups are described as sweet, low in acidity and full-bodied. Atlântico Baiano grows Conilon on small farms at low altitude.
Elsewhere in Brazil
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- Coffee production in Brazil · Wikipedia
- A Concise Guide to Brazil's Major Coffee-Producing Regions · Perfect Daily Grind
- Brazilian Coffee Regions · Coffee Geography Magazine