Brazil Mantiqueira, Natural

This Brazilian coffee hails from the picturesque Serra de Mantiqueira region of Minas Gerais. The coffee is farmed as part of the COCARIVE co-op, uniting small scale local farmers all focusing on quality over quantity. Member of this co-op are focused on sustainability and producing exceptional coffee. 

This is a natural processed coffee of yellow catuai varietal. During this traditional drying method the fruit remains upon the coffee, and the coffee cherries are dried whole on sun-raised beds, or patios.  This technique requires careful expertise from the producers to ensure the coffee is moved and rotated through-out the day, ensuring it dries evenly thus controlling any unwanted fermentation. This process takes 3-6 weeks. After the cherries reach a optimal low moisture content, they are sent to be hulled where the dried fruit around the coffee beans is removed. 

True to its origin, and natural process, it has a nice body, low acidity and subtle fruit notes that elevate each cup. 

• Region: Minas Gerais
• Country: Brazil
• Elevation: 1,200 masl
• Variety: Yellow Catuai
  
• Processing: Natural