THE REGION
The Matas de Minas Region is a specialty coffee origin producer composed by 64 municipalities located in an area of Brazilian Atlantic Forest in the east of Minas Gerais State - Brazil.
Our production is naturally sustainable, predominantly made up of family farming and impacted by direct and indirect economic and social factors, and the natural integration between man and forest, cultural factors present in the coffee production of our region.
We are pioneers in what we call artisanal quality – the handcrafted work and techniques developed by our growers in the region – producing high quality coffees. The result of this effort is a diversity of nuances and flavours that are present in our coffees – highly prized in the most important national and international coffee competitions.
THE REGION
The Matas de Minas Region is a specialty coffee origin producer composed by 64 municipalities located in an area of Brazilian Atlantic Forest in the east of Minas Gerais State - Brazil.
Our production is naturally sustainable, predominantly made up of family farming and impacted by direct and indirect economic and social factors, and the natural integration between man and forest, cultural factors present in the coffee production of our region.
We are pioneers in what we call artisanal quality – the handcrafted work and techniques developed by our growers in the region – producing high quality coffees. The result of this effort is a diversity of nuances and flavours that are present in our coffees – highly prized in the most important national and international coffee competitions.
REGION FACTS
Municipalities
Abre Campo
Alto Caparaó
Alto Jequitibá
Araponga
Caiana
Cajuri
Canaã
Caparaó
Caputira
Carangola
Caratinga
Chalé
Coimbra
Conceição de Ipanema
Divino
Durandé
Entre Folhas
Ervália
Espera Feliz
Eugenópolis
Faria Lemos
Fervedouro
Imbé de Minas
Inhapim
Jequeri
Lajinha
Luisburgo
Manhuaçu
Manhumirim
Martins Soares
Matipó
Miradouro
Miraí
Muriaé
Mutum
Orizânia
Paula Cândido
Pedra Bonita
Pedra Dourada
Piedade de Caratinga
Porto Firme
Raul Soares
Reduto
Rosário da Limeira
Santa Bárbara do Leste
Santa Margarida
Santa Rita de Minas
Santana do Manhuaçu
São Domingos das Dores
São Francisco do Glória
São João do Manhuaçu
São José do Mantimento
São Miguel do Anta
São Sebastião da Vargem Alegre
São Sebastião do Anta
Sericita
Simonesia
Teixeiras
Tombos
Ubaporanga
Vargem Alegre
Vermelho Novo
Viçosa
Vieiras
ARTISANAL QUALITY AND DIVERSITY
Our coffee plants are of Arabica varieties and cultivated in irregular and mountainous areas with altitudes starting at 600 metres.
The mild climate of the territory, allied to the evolution of technology in the artisanal processes developed in the region by our growers, results in coffees of artisanal quality and a diversity of flavours and nuances.
CHARACTERISTICS OF THE COFFEES IN THE REGION
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Flavour
- Sweet with a diversity of citric, caramel and chocolate flavours
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Aroma
- Intense, with floral and citrus notes
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Body
- From medium to full bodied
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Acidity
- Delicate and balanced
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Aftertaste
- Pleasant and prolonged
HOW WE ARE ORGANISED
The Matas de Minas Region is regulated by the
MATAS DE MINAS COFFEE
ASSOCIATION COUNCIL
A non profit organization with representative, scientific, educative and cultural roles, formed by associated members and partnerships, focused on the development of the coffee growers throughout the 64 municipalities that compose the demarcated region of the Matas de Minas.
OUR PURPOSE
To develop, protect and promote the artisanal quality, diversity and natural sustainability of our coffee production, aiming for the collective and sustainable development of the Matas de Minas Region.
OUR PILLARS
ARTISANAL QUALITY
To develop and enrich the diversity and the artisanal quality in the Matas de Minas Region coffee production by disseminating knowledge and training to our producers.
NATURAL SUSTAINABILITY
To encourage the natural integration between man and forest, promoting in a cultural way the natural sustainability in our region’s coffee production.
COLLECTIVE DEVELOPMENT
Working together, in partnership, promoting the power of the collective, generating value for our production and sustainable development for both communities and businesses in our region.
MEMBERS AND PARTNERS
ACIAM
Manhuaçu and Region
Coocafé
Lajinha and Region
Sicoob Credicaf
Lajinha and Region
Sicoob Credisudeste
Muriaé and Region
ASCA
Araponga and Region
Sicoob União
Raul Soares and Region
Sicoob Credilivre
Manhuaçu and Region
Sindicato Rural
Manhuaçu and Region
Sindicato Rural
Manhumirim and Region
Sicoob CredCooper
Caratinga and Region
Sindicato Rural
Caratinga and Region
SCAMG
Manhuaçu and Region
Hanns R. Neumann Stiftung do Brasil
Manhuaçu and Region
PARTNERS:
CORPOL
EMATER
EPAMIG
FAEMG
IWCA
SEBRAE
SENAR
UFV
ICP
International Coffee Partners
IF Sudeste MG
Campus Manhuaçu
HOW WE ARE ORGANISED
The Matas de Minas Region is regulated by the
MATAS DE MINAS COFFEE
ASSOCIATION COUNCIL
A non profit organization with representative, scientific, educative and cultural roles, formed by associated members and partnerships, focused on the development of the coffee growers throughout the 64 municipalities that compose the demarcated region of the Matas de Minas.
OUR PURPOSE
To develop, protect and promote the artisanal quality, diversity and natural sustainability of our coffee production, aiming for the collective and sustainable development of the Matas de Minas Region.
OUR PILLARS
ARTISANAL QUALITY
To develop and enrich the diversity and the artisanal quality in the Matas de Minas Region coffee production by disseminating knowledge and training to our producers.
OUR PILLARS
NATURAL SUSTAINABILITY
To encourage the natural integration between man and forest, promoting in a cultural way the natural sustainability in our region’s coffee production.
OUR PILLARS
COLLECTIVE DEVELOPMENT
Working together, in partnership, promoting the power of the collective, generating value for our production and sustainable development for both communities and businesses in our region.
MEMBERS AND PARTNERS
ACIAM
Manhuaçu and Region
Coocafé
Lajinha and Region
Sicoob Credicaf
Lajinha and Region
Sicoob Credisudeste
Muriaé and Region
ASCA
Araponga and Region
Sicoob União
Raul Soares and Region
Sicoob Credilivre
Manhuaçu and Region
Sindicato Rural
Manhuaçu and Region
Sindicato Rural
Manhumirim and Region
MEMBERS AND PARTNERS
Sicoob CredCooper
Caratinga and Region
Sindicato Rural
Caratinga and Region
SCAMG
Manhuaçu and Region
Hanns R. Neumann Stiftung do Brasil
Manhuaçu and Region
PARTNERS:
CORPOL
EMATER
EPAMIG
FAEMG
IWCA
SEBRAE
SENAR
UFV
ICP
International Coffee Partners
IF Sudeste MG
Campus Manhuaçu
NEWS
RECENT
04/09/2025 - Matas de Minas se destaca em encontro nacional sobre cafés especiais e sustentabilidade em Guaxupé04/06/2025 - Produtores das Matas de Minas buscam expandir mercado de cafés especiais em Curitiba12/16/2024 - Cafés das Matas de Minas brilham em leilão com saca arrematada a R$ 7.000
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04/09/2025
Matas de Minas se destaca em encontro nacional sobre cafés especiais e sustentabilidade em Guaxupé
A Região das Matas de Minas teve participação de destaque no Encontro Nacional de Lideranças das Indicações Geográficas (IGs) dos Cafés Especiais do Brasil, realizado nos dias 1º e 2 de abril, em Guaxupé, no Sudoeste de Minas Gerais. O evento, promovido pelo Sebrae em parceria com a Agência Brasileira de Desenvolvimento Industrial (ABDI) e o Instituto CNA, reuniu representantes das principais regiões produtoras do país com o objetivo de fortalecer a cafeicultura especial e discutir práticas sustentáveis.
Durante o encontro, os representantes das Matas de Minas compartilharam experiências sobre governança, rastreabilidade e valorização da origem, reforçando o papel da região na liderança da produção de cafés de alta qualidade. Consultores colombianos do programa AL-INVEST Verde, da União Europeia, apresentaram estratégias para melhorar a gestão sustentável e coletiva das IGs, com foco em governança e monitoramento da qualidade dos produtos.
A criação do Instituto Brasileiro de Cafés de Origem foi outro ponto alto do evento, reafirmando a importância da articulação entre as regiões produtoras. A participação ativa das Matas de Minas reafirma o compromisso com a sustentabilidade, inovação e fortalecimento da identidade dos cafés brasileiros no mercado nacional e internacional.
Fonte: Portal Caparaó
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To know more about our work with the producers in our region please, contact us:
conselho@matasdeminas.org.br
