BRAZIL
Origin: Brazil
Region: South Minas
Farm: Various farms
Variety: Bourbon, Typica, Catuai, Yellow Bourbon, Maracaturra, Maragogype, Catimor
Altitude: 900–1200 masl
Proc. Method: Natural
Roasting Notes: Soft and sweet with citric acidity; chocolate, fruit and toffee.
Medium Roast:
This selection is roasted to a Full City roast and produces a crowd pleasing coffee with outstanding body, and nut-to-chocolate roast tones. Since this bean is rich yet delicate and low in acidity, it can please all palates.
Dark Roast:
This selection is roasted to the French level and produces a rich, full-bodied flavor yet maintains the smoothness usually found in a lighter roast. This bean is great for anything from drip coffee to espresso. The medium or dark roast beans are great for espresso blends and produces a good physical mouthfeel and crema.
About the Farms:
Brazil is known the world over as one of the most prolific and dedicated of coffee producers. Negra, or “black mountain” is a Brazilian profile that captures the most classic profile from Minas Gerais, the growing region that includes Carmo de Minas. We cup for nuttiness, lemon-like acidity, and a heavy body.