BRAZIL Specialty Coffee - Cerrado Mineiro - Natural

Coffee began to be cultivated in the Cerrado Mineiro in the 1970s by farmers from Paraná and São Paulo. Through a technique that corrects soil acidity (liming) and irrigation, large-scale cultivation became possible.

The Cerrado Mineiro has a dry climate during the harvest period, which means that the coffee suffers less from humidity after harvest, allowing for a consistent drying process. The region, which covers 55 municipalities in total, achieved the Denomination of Origin in 2013 and was the first region in the country to receive this recognition.

The Cerrado Mineiro is a mixture of herbaceous savanna, woodlands and forests with a rich biodiversity of more than 10,000 plant species and 800 bird species. It is the largest forest savanna in South America. With more than 2 million square kilometers, it is three times the size of Texas and constitutes 21% of Brazil's entire land area.

Since the 1960s, more than 40% of the original Cerrado Mineiro landmass has been converted to agricultural land. Coffee has been grown in the area for over 40 years and there are currently over 3,000 farms, most of which are small plots.

Cerrado coffee is known for its more pronounced and elegant acidity.

Origin:- Brazil
Region:- Cerrado Mineiro
Producer:- Andreia Neves Careta
Variety:- Catuai
Altitude:- 1200m
Processing Method:- Natural
Harvests:- January - April

Preparation Suggestion (Brewing)

The Cup

Milk chocolate base, notes of almond, cinnamon and slightly fruity. Creamy body and medium/high acidity