This select coffee from Brazil will delight anyone looking for a flavor profile full of smoothness, sweetness, and classic harmony. The cup combines notes of hazelnut, dried fruit, almonds, and delicate cocoa, creating a delicious combination that is ideal for everyday drinking. Thanks to its medium body and low acidity, it is very balanced, smooth, and accessible—the perfect choice for espresso, whether you prepare it in a lever espresso machine or a moka pot. With a cupping score of 83 points, this is a select coffee that offers excellent value for money and will delight both experienced coffee lovers and beginners looking to enter the world of select coffee without too much wildness or acidity.
The coffee comes from the Espírito Santo do Pinhal farm, managed by farmer Jose Ferraz. This area lies at an altitude of 900–1260 m above sea level and is known for its ideal climate for growing coffee – the alternation of warm days and cool nights helps the sugars in the coffee cherries to develop, which is reflected in the sweet flavor profile. This particular batch comes from a late harvest, when the cherries reach maximum ripeness, resulting in higher sugar content and a fuller flavor. The farm is run by a family with a deep connection to their land and tradition, which is reflected in the care taken in growing and harvesting the coffee cherries. Brazil has long been the world's largest coffee producer, but it is small farms like Jose Ferraz's that prove that quantity can go hand in hand with quality.
The coffee cherries are processed using the traditional natural method – dried whole, with the pulp still attached, directly in the sun. This method preserves the rich, sweet and full flavors of the coffee while enhancing its delicate fruity character. Drying is controlled and slow to preserve the maximum flavor integrity of each bean. This coffee is a blend of three classic Brazilian varieties: Mundo Novo, Red Catuai and Yellow Bourbon – each contributing its own specific characteristics: from sweetness and body to delicacy and balance. The result is a coffee that won't surprise you, but rather envelops you with a familiar and pleasant taste that you'll want to come back to – the ideal choice for your everyday espresso, whether in the morning or afternoon.