Brazil Santos is one of the most famous coffee varieties in the world. It got its name in honor of the Brazilian port city of the same name – Santos, located in the south-east of Brazil. The first seedlings were brought to this port, which were later planted near the state capital of Sao Paulo. In the first half of the 20th century, due to another crisis, coffee production declined. By the 60s, the situation had stabilized, and since then Brazil has held a leading position in the world in this industry.