Brazil | Sítio Morro Alto | Red Catuai | Pulped Natural | Filter | 250g

Origin

• 🇧🇷 Brazil· Espírito Santo

Tasting notes

Character

• Funky
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Region: Montanhas do Espirito Santo Elevation: 960 masl VarietyVariety (cultivar)The botanical subtype of the coffee plant — Gesha, Bourbon, SL28 — analogous to grape varieties in wine. A major driver of cup character alongside origin and process.: Red CatuaiCatuaíA Brazilian cross of Mundo Novo and Caturra: short, productive, storm-resistant. Sweet, mild, dependable — everywhere in Brazil and Central America. Process: Pulped NaturalHoney processThe skin is removed but some sticky fruit mucilage is left on during drying. Lands between washed and natural: more sweetness and body than washed, cleaner than natural. Notes: Chocolate, red apple, raisin, & juicyAcidityThe bright, lively, fruit-like sensation in coffee — praise, not a flaw. Citric sparkle, malic apple-crispness, tartaric wine notes; light roasts preserve more of it. About: “The kind of agriculture practised here in Sítio Morro Alto allows us to keep the environment healthy using life that grows inside the farm. There is nothing here that comes from outside the gate. All the plants and animals play a part in the balance of this ecosystem.” These are the direct words from Luciano, producer and owner of Sítio Morro Alto. We first met Luciano in 2019, at an auction in Caparaó region, Brazil. Luciano spoke about his vision of farming, and it was captivating and real. The coffee was incredible, something very unique from Brazil. Pure, minimal intervention, and 100% certified organic.