Mantiqueira Collective PB, Brazil

Origin

• 🇧🇷 Brazil· Minas Gerais

Tasting notes

Character

• Bright
  30
• Clean
  20
• Funky
  20

Gentle acidityAcidityThe 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., almond & dried fruit, rounded bodyBodyThe 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. roasting notes PeaberryPeaberryA cherry that grows one round seed instead of the usual two flat-sided ones. Sorted and sold separately; some claim it cups brighter and more concentrated. (PB) lots are a roaster's dream. To dispel a common misconception - peaberry is not a coffee 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. but a pleasantly surprising anomaly that occurs. They develop in a fascinating way. While most coffee cherries contain two flat-sided beans nestled together, peaberries surprise us with a single, round bean. During the grading process, the peaberries are carefully separated using specific screen sizes. The exact percentage of peaberry coffee in each harvest can vary quite a bit. On average, they make up anywhere between 5% to 10% of the total coffee yield. Their little pearled-shape lends itself to more uniform roasts and contributes to an overall more pleasant and consistent brewing experience. origin Information Sourced from farmers within the Mantiqueira Collective, this coffee reflects an ongoing effort by our sourcing partners to extend their specialty program to smaller producers consistently delivering quality, even at modest scale. Each farmer works independently, preparing lots that meet a defined quality threshold. By contributing to the collective, they gain access to more stable pricing and a reliable market - something not always guaranteed within Brazil’s smallholderSmallholderA farmer growing coffee on a small family plot — often under two hectares. Most of the world's coffee is grown this way, typically pooled at cooperatives or washing stations. landscape. This structure supports long-term relationships, allowing producers to participate in strong years and remain connected to the program when conditions are more challenging. Processed as a 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. and dried on patios, this lot highlights the region’s expressive potential. Extended fruit contact during drying develops aromatic complexity and enhances perceived sweetness in the cup, resulting in a coffee that balances approachability with character. Altitude: 1125m - 1420m ASL Processing: Natural Variety: Arara Harvest: 2025 Region: Mantiqueira, Minas Gerais, Brazil Producer: Smallholder farmers of the Mantiqueria Collective