Brazilian Coffee
What is Brazilian coffee?
Brazil is the world's largest producer of coffee. You can expect more familiar, comforting flavour profiles, typically lower in acidity, with notes of chocolate, nuts and caramel. Much of this character is shaped by both terroir and processing methods. Brazil’s topography differs from other coffee-growing regions (like Colombia) due to its relatively lower elevations. This presents both challenges and opportunities for producers, particularly in managing ripening and consistency across larger, flatter farms.
The highest quality Brazilian coffee is typically grown in the southeastern regions. São Paulo, known for its deep red, nutrient-rich soils, produces coffees that are exceptionally sweet, balanced and approachable. BSC’s own Brazilian coffee, Pulsa, is a pulped natural espresso roast from CARPEC Co-op in Cerrado, Minas Gerais, with notes of cherry, milk chocolate and nougat.
Locations
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Bold Street, Liverpool
Bold Street Coffee,
89 Bold Street,
Liverpool, L1 4GD
Opening Hours:
Monday to Saturday: 8am – 6pm
Sunday: 9am – 5pm
In our original location, you can find Bold Street Coffee serving up signature breakfast dishes, sandwiches, and sweet treats, like doughnuts and pastries.
How to find us:
Head to St. Luke’s (locally known as the ‘Bombed-Out church’). You’ll find yourself at the bottom of Bold Street, where we’re just a couple of minutes walk up the road.
The Plaza, Liverpool
Bold Street Coffee, The Plaza,
100 Old Hall Street,
Liverpool, L3 4QJ
Opening Hours:
Monday to Friday: 7am – 6pm
Saturday and Sunday: 9am – 3pm
Fancy a full English breakfast in the heart of Liverpool’s business district? Our Plaza location brings the same quality coffee and breakfast options to professionals. We even offer a 20% discount to residents of The Plaza and Cotton Exchange!
How to find us:
Walk into The Plaza building on Old Hall Street, just a short trek from Moorfields Station.
Why do people love Brazilian coffee?
Brazilian coffee is often grown at lower altitudes, meaning the coffee cherry matures differently compared to higher elevation origins like Ethiopia. This typically results in a cup profile that is less driven by high acidity and florals, and more by sweetness, body and texture.
Instead, a classic Brazilian cup delivers full, rounded flavours of milk chocolate, toasted hazelnut, praline and soft caramel sweetness.
They’re also a staple for espresso. Brazilian coffee tends to have a naturally heavy, syrupy body, often enhanced by natural or pulped natural processing, resulting in a dense, crema-rich extraction.
Brazil’s reliable dry climate makes it ideal for natural processing, where the coffee cherry is dried intact. As it dries, sugars from the fruit are absorbed into the coffee, contributing to increased sweetness, body and depth in the final cup.
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Pulsa
The best Brazilian coffee is right here at BSC.
Grown in the renowned Cerrado region of Minas Gerais, this coffee is produced by the CARPEC Co-op, a collective focused on quality, traceability and connecting producers to global markets.
We sourced Pulsa from Langdon Coffee Merchants. It’s comprised of Red Catuai and IAC-99 varietals.
At BSC, we roast Pulsa specifically for espresso. It’s indulgent and accessible, with a rich milk chocolate base and soft nougat sweetness, lifted by a gentle cherry brightness.
Our Brazilian coffee is shaped by warm days, cooler nights and a focus on consistency and quality from harvest to harvest.
Why people love our Coffee
What sets Brazilian coffee apart? Grown in warm, fertile regions, these beans are known for their low acidity and smooth, easy-drinking character. You’ll often find subtle notes of cocoa and roasted nuts in every cup. At Bold Street Coffee, each batch is carefully selected to highlight its natural richness, creating a flavour that’s comforting, balanced and effortlessly enjoyable.
Carefully Selected Ingredients
Quality is at the core of everything we serve at Bold Street Coffee. From trusted suppliers to thoughtfully chosen produce, every ingredient is selected for its flavour and consistency. It’s this attention to detail that ensures every dish and drink lives up to the standard our customers expect.
Service with a Personal Touch
Great coffee is only part of what makes Bold Street Coffee special. Our team brings genuine enthusiasm to every interaction, combining knowledge of our speciality blends with a friendly, approachable style. It’s this personal touch that turns a simple coffee run into a welcoming experience.
Comfort in Every Corner
There’s no better way to enjoy a coffee and a full English breakfast than in a relaxed, welcoming space. At Bold Street Coffee, our interior is designed with comfort in mind, giving you the perfect place to unwind, catch up or simply enjoy the moment over great food and coffee.
Trusted by Coffee Lovers
Our reputation is built on the people we serve. From first-time visitors to regulars, Bold Street Coffee has earned a loyal following over the years. It’s their feedback and shared experiences that reflect the quality, atmosphere and consistency we strive to deliver every day.
Colombian Coffee FAQs
Is Brazilian coffee always Arabica?
Brazil produces both Arabica and Robusta. However, the flavour profile most commonly associated with Brazilian coffee, chocolate-led, sweet and low in acidity, is typically linked to Arabica lots.
Is Brazilian coffee good for espresso?
Yes. Brazilian coffee is an industry staple for espresso, widely used as a base due to its low acidity, inherent sweetness and full body.
When extracted, it produces a rich, balanced espresso with a dense crema, which is exactly why we use it as the foundation of Pulsa.
Is Brazilian coffee strong?
In terms of body and flavour intensity, yes. Brazilian coffee is typically full-bodied with low acidity.
However, it’s not inherently harsh or bitter. Perceived strength is more influenced by roast development and brew method than origin alone.
What is the best way to brew Brazilian coffee?
It depends on your preferred cup profile. For us, espresso is the natural starting point for Pulsa, as it’s developed specifically for that style of extraction.
For a longer drink, brewing with a cafetière (French press) will emphasise body and chocolate notes. Using an AeroPress will produce a cleaner cup, highlighting caramel sweetness and clarity.
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