Portugal has a maritime climate. Cool and rainy in the north; warm and drier in the southern regions and although you can spend most of the year on the beaches and never have to wear anything heavier than a light sweater in the evenings, it's a good bet that the little demi-tasse of coffee you're enjoying in a sidewalk cafe was not produced or grown in the country, but was instead imported from our other country of interest, Brazil. Portugal's climate is not warm enough to grow coffee, so all of their coffee is imported from Brazil and other coffee growing countries.
Brazil is one of the leading growers, producers, and exporters of coffee in the world. It grows green coffee beans and produces some of the richest and most robust tasting coffees. Most of the coffee grown in Brazil comes from the South in regions such as Minas Gerais.Click on the Links marked Coffee Recipes and Coffee in Brazil to get some incredible insight into the production of coffee in Brazil and some delicious recipes you can make with coffee.
By the way, in Portugal, one drinks "cafe com leite" the Portuguese version of a Cafe Latte for breakfast and in the evening, you can enjoy a Bica (a thick mixture of strong coffee and plenty of sugar)for afters. If you can't sleep before you drink this, I suggest you spend the rest of the night walking around the country side. You won't sleep much after drinking this either. But then, Portugal is so beautiful at night. You probably won't mind at all.
Brazilians also enjoy freshly brewed coffee with plenty of milk with their breakfast. One of their famous coffee beverages is called Cafezinho.
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