Marquinhos – microlot

Origin

• 🇧🇷 Brazil· Cerrado

Tasting notes

Character

• Experimental
  50
• Funky
  40
• Bright
  30
• Clean
  20

This Brazilian gem has fascinated us since the very first roast. It was one of the coffees that turned heads at Roast Fest 2025, leaving a lasting impression on everyone who tasted it. The farm Santo Inacio e Buritis is owned by Marco Antonio da Silva, who chose this land for its generous altitude of 1080 m and rich, fertile soil. Soon after acquiring it, he invested in drip irrigation, state-of-the-art equipment, and began the farm certification process — steps that elevated both quality and environmental integrity. His vision quickly bore fruit: •🥉 2021: 3rd place for Best Fermented Coffee within his cooperative •🥈 2023: 2nd place for NaturalNatural processThe whole cherry is dried with the fruit still on the seed. Gives heavier body and big fruit flavors — think berries and wine — sometimes with a fermenty edge. Coffee •🥉 2023: 3rd place in the ELAS Competition (Cerrado region) Beyond awards, what inspires us most is Mauricio’s commitment to sustainability — from rainwater-fed irrigation and solar energy to planting native trees that protect the land and biodiversity. We roast this coffee light to reveal its stunning personality: complex, funkyFunky / lacticTasting language for deliberate fermentation flavor: yogurt-like tang (lactic), winey or boozy notes, overripe fruit. A feature in experimental lots, a defect in classic ones. layers of licorice, berries, and cacao, a velvety mouthfeelBodyThe weight and texture of coffee in the mouth, from tea-like and delicate to syrupy and heavy. Driven by process, roast, variety, and brew method., and a lingering, pleasant aftertaste. Many anaerobicAnaerobic fermentationCherries or depulped seeds ferment in sealed, oxygen-free tanks. Produces intense, unusual flavors — cinnamon, bubblegum, boozy fruit — that divide opinion.-processed coffees can feel bold but unbalanced — this one is different. Marquinhos is both exciting and remarkably drinkable, a coffee that keeps inviting you back, cup after cup. We only have two sacks of this beauty — so let’s savor it while it’s here! Origin: Coromandel – Minas Gerais, Brazil. 1100 masl Bean: Yellow CatuaiCatuaíA Brazilian cross of Mundo Novo and Caturra: short, productive, storm-resistant. Sweet, mild, dependable — everywhere in Brazil and Central America.. Natural anaerobic fermentation Roast: Light Weight: 200g