In Latin America we find Brazil, Colombia and Peru as the principal coffee producing countries. Brazil produces more coffee than any other country, and has been among the largest coffee producing countries.
Brazil
Regions: Minas Gerais (Sul de Minas,
Carmo de Minas and Cerrado Mineiro),
São Paulo (Mogiana), Paraná, Bahia, Espírito Santo
Common Varieties: Bourbon (including Yellow Bourbon),
Catimor, Catuai, Caturra, Maragogype, Typica, Mundo Novo
Process: Natural, Pulped Natural, Fully Washed
Grading: Peaberry, 15/16, 16/18, 17/18, 18/19, 19+
Harvest Period: April–September
COLOMBIA
Regions: Antioquia, Boyacá, Caldas, Cauca (Popayan),
Huila, Magdalena, Meta, Nariño, Risaralda, Santander, Tolima
Common Varieties: Bourbon, Castillo, Catimor,
Caturra, Colombia, Typica
Process: Washed, Natural, Honey
Grading: Excelso 15, Excelso 16, Supremo 17,
Supremo 18, Supremo 19
Harvest Period: March–June & September–December
PERU
Regions: Villa Rica, Pura, Amazonas, Ayacucho,
Huánaco, Junin
Common Varieties: Bourbon, Typica, Catuai, Caturra,
Mundo Novo, Pache
Process: Washed
Grading: HB (Hard Bean, 1200–1350 masl),
SHB (Strictly Hard Bean, 1350+ masl)
Harvest Period: June–September