Brazil - Natural Bourbon
Brazil is well-known for their huge coffee plantations, similar to corn fields found in the United States. Brazil is one of the world's largest coffee producers, providing a third of the world's supply.
Our latest Brazilian offering is produced by Ciro Sousa from the CHAPADÃO FARM in the Cerrado Mineiro region of Minas Gerais. At the Chapadão farm, the entire process is carried out with the family. Ciro Sousa, 70 years old, is the producer in charge. He believes that being a family farm is their greatest asset -- a business to which he, his wife and children dedicate their lives to. He runs the business alongside his wife Maísa and their two children: Gustavo and Rodrigo. The brothers, Gustavo and Rodrigo take turns using machines to assist them in the harvesting of the coffee.
The family has kept production small in order to ensure that all of the coffee production stages are carried out with love and care, enabling them to quickly identify and resolve any problems that may arise.
About 50% of CHAPADÃO FARM's vegetation is untouched reserved forest territory, with plans to increase and reforest several areas in order to benefit from creating windbreaks and pest control. They plan to plant avocado trees and other vegetation that capture Co2 as sustainable alternatives to aggressive agrochemicals. Expanding and improving on sustainable initiatives already in place at the farm.
We suggest brewing at 203-205 degrees at a 1/16 ratio. Great as a pour-over or french press.
Variety: Bourbon
Altitude: 1200 masl
Processing: Natural
Roast Level: Medium