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Here we share an affectionate look at Brazil, its culture, people, and the everyday moments that that shape life in Rio from an outsider's insider's view. And of course, coffee.

Rio Coffee Guide - Coffee Five

If you’re mapping out a coffee crawl in Rio, make room for Coffee Five in Centro. Since 2018, this compact kiosk on Rua da Quitanda, 86 has become the downtown stop for a proper espresso, a carefully made filter, or a well-treated tea. The people behind it explain a lot about why it works. Emerson Nascimento has been in coffee since the late 2000s. Before opening Coffee Five, he did time at Curto Café, competed nationally (and won many times!), and taught barista courses. Tha

Coffee Lovers Guide to Rio

Daniel Hobbs

24 hours ago3 min read

Rio Coffee Guide - Café ao Léu

Rio’s specialty coffee scene is small and easily overlooked, but beneath the surface are a few key figures who have shaped its quiet evolution. Among them, Leonardo “Léu” Gonçalves, founder of Café ao Léu, stands out for his consistency and excellence. Photo Credits: TomasRangel for Rio Comer e Beber Long before opening his compact café in Copacabana in 2019, Leonardo had been part of the city’s independent food movement. He was a regular at Junta Local since 2013 — the comm

Coffee Lovers Guide to Rio

Daniel Hobbs

Nov 14 min read