Centro de Ciência do Café

The Legend of Kaldi

The Legend of Kaldi takes us back to the geographical origin of coffee. The young shepherd was very surprised whenever his goats ingested certain cherries and became very agitated.

Commercialization of coffee

The commercialization of coffee in producing countries. Since the late 19th century, green coffee began to be traded on the Commodity Exchange in order to protect producers and coffee.

The evolution of coffee

The spread of coffee around the world and in Portugal during the reign of King João V. The importance of Francisco de Melo Palheta.

Did you know...?

Our Greenhouse tries to recreate the habitat of the coffee plant. It is a space where you breathe a tropical climate.

Coffee in the society

Coffee is part of the culture and tradition of every country. It is present in painting, literature, and cinema.

Coffee Benefits

How important it is to know the health benefits of coffee and to know that its consumption does not cause any physical or neurological alterations to the human being.

Get to know our Permanent Exhibition

Recall memories and view objects that belong to the exhibited collection, such as roasters, grinders, coffee makers, cups, among others, used in the preparation and consumption of this pleasant beverage that is coffee.