We taste: cocoa, apple pie, toasted nut

Farm: Morro Feio e Serra Negra owned by Nelson Jose Xavier
Region: Cerrado
Processing Method: Natural
Elevation: 1,100 msl
Variety: Catuai 99 and IBC 12

Cerrado is a region in the state of Minas Gerais, the largest coffee-producing state in Brazil. Coffee has been a major crop in this region since the 1980’s mainly because of the devastating black frost of 1975 that forced growers from the Parana region to relocate north to Cerrado and other areas of Minas Gerais. Today, coffee is produced by over 4,500 growers on 175,000 hectares of farmland with yields of approximately 5.5 to 6.0 million bags per year. The coffee is grown in rich soil that the natives call “Terra Roxa” or “Red Earth” and other factors such as consistent rains, high daytime temperatures, and dry winters combine to make the Cerrado region ideal for producing coffee.

When brewed, this naturally processed Brazilian coffee is balanced with base notes of mixed nuts and cocoa with a mild acidity that reminds us of white grapes. This easy-sipper has a creamy, full body and it continues to sweeten as it cools. It’s delicious served black or with milk.