Meet the Producers
Behind every cup are the families who believed in the impossible. Their dedication keeps the bond between coffee and the Azorean soil alive, bridging tradition and the future.
Pedro & Dina Pimentel
São Miguel Island
Inspired by the memory of Dina’s father, the family planted their coffee estate on the slopes of the Volcano.
José and Filomena Ferreira
Terceira Island
What began 26 years ago is now home to 1,500 coffee plants, producing Portugal’s first coffee for the world to enjoy.
Jorge Martins
São Miguel Island
With a background in agronomy, Jorge helped transform an old Azorean curiosity into a crop with a future.
A goal for the Azores
Building a Legacy,One harvest at a time
Inspection of the berry and flora 2019The starting pointThis year marked the birth of a vision: to turn Azorean coffee into a structured agricultural reality. Delta Cafés, in partnership with the Associação de Produtores Açorianos de Café (APAC) and the Regional Government of the Azores, began an exhaustive technical survey of coffee cultivation in the archipelago. The goal was clear: to understand the potential of the territory and to lay the foundations for a pioneering project in Europe.
2020Training and knowledgeWith the support of International Coffee Partners (ICP), training and capacity-building programmes were developed with Azorean coffee growers. The focus was on sharing good agricultural practices, from planting to harvesting and milling, and on identifying which coffee varieties are best suited to the archipelago’s unique volcanic soil, humidity, and altitude conditions.
2022Scientific confirmationAfter years of study and experimentation, a detailed report was delivered to the Regional Government of the Azores, confirming what was already believed: the Azores have ideal conditions for coffee production. This official document became a milestone, validating the project and positioning the region as a candidate to become the first certified coffee origin in Europe.
2023The future begins to growThe year was marked by the consolidation of the project, with new plantations on different islands and public sessions on coffee culture on Terceira and São Miguel, which brought together producers, technicians, and international specialists.
2024The impossible reaches the cupA historic moment arrives: Delta Cafés launches Lote Açores, the first 100% Portuguese coffee, in a limited edition at Delta The Coffee House Experience stores in Lisbon and Porto. More than a product, this launch fulfils a collective dream built by producers, families, researchers and partners who believed in the impossible.
A goal for the Azores
Building a Legacy,One harvest at a time
- 2019
- 2020
- 2022
- 2023
- 2024
- 2019The starting point
This year marked the birth of a vision: to turn Azorean coffee into a structured agricultural reality. Delta Cafés, in partnership with the Associação de Produtores Açorianos de Café (APAC) and the Regional Government of the Azores, began an exhaustive technical survey of coffee cultivation in the archipelago. The goal was clear: to understand the potential of the territory and to lay the foundations for a pioneering project in Europe.
Inspection of the berry and flora - 2020Training and knowledge
With the support of International Coffee Partners (ICP), training and capacity-building programmes were developed with Azorean coffee growers. The focus was on sharing good agricultural practices, from planting to harvesting and milling, and on identifying which coffee varieties are best suited to the archipelago’s unique volcanic soil, humidity, and altitude conditions.
- 2022Scientific confirmation
After years of study and experimentation, a detailed report was delivered to the Regional Government of the Azores, confirming what was already believed: the Azores have ideal conditions for coffee production. This official document became a milestone, validating the project and positioning the region as a candidate to become the first certified coffee origin in Europe.
- 2023The future begins to grow
The year was marked by the consolidation of the project, with new plantations on different islands and public sessions on coffee culture on Terceira and São Miguel, which brought together producers, technicians, and international specialists.
- 2024The impossible reaches the cup
A historic moment arrives: Delta Cafés launches Lote Açores, the first 100% Portuguese coffee, in a limited edition at Delta The Coffee House Experience stores in Lisbon and Porto. More than a product, this launch fulfils a collective dream built by producers, families, researchers and partners who believed in the impossible.
We’ve always dreamed bigger. By the time we reached 100 trees, we were already thinking about 400.
Transcript of the Documentary “The Impossible Coffee - Açores”
The only coffee produced in Europe
Proudly 100% Portuguese
The only coffee produced in Europe
Proudly 100% Portuguese
Behind the project there is a network of producers, researchers, and partners who make each step possible. These figures show the scale of the work already carried out.
160
Employees
Total number of people who supported the production and the knowledge.
11
Institutions
From inspection to planting and management.
6
New varieties
Local café that is under development and study.
1.2k
Working hours
Working hours in the field and in knowledge production.
80
Supported producers
Through training activities and workshops.
5
Technical missions
Trips to the Azores.
