Catuaí coffee

Catuaí is a widely recognized brand and variety of coffee that originated in Brazil. It was developed by the Instituto Agronômico de Campinas (IAC) in the 1940s and released commercially in 1972. The brand represents a high-quality Arabica variety known for its resilience and productivity, specifically tailored for the Brazilian climate. Throughout its history, Catuaí has become a staple of Brazilian coffee production, representing a significant portion of the country's specialty coffee exports.

While the original genetic variety was developed in Brazil, Catuaí is now cultivated across Central and South America. However, as a commercial product often sold under local roaster labels or large agricultural cooperatives, its manufacturing usually takes place within Brazil's coffee-growing regions. The brand is deeply intertwined with Brazilian agricultural heritage and is managed by various agricultural entities and private cooperatives that export the beans globally.