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Brazil - Honey Caturra
Brazil is well-known for their huge coffee plantations, similar to corn fields found in the United States. Brazil is the largest producer of coffee, providing a third of the world's supply.
Our latest Brazilian offering is produced by Diogo Tudela, who's family has been growing coffee in Brazil since the 1970's. This beautiful coffee is grown in the Cerrado Mineiro region of Minas Gerais, one of the most renowned coffee regions of Brazil. Currently, the farm permanently employs 42 people and during harvest time which lasts 4-5 months, this number goes up to 60 people. Even with all the technology available, Diogo insists that his coffee be harvested manually, in order to preserve and extend the life of the plant.
Not only does Diogo strive to preserve the land and it's eco-system, he also believes in contributing to the lives of the people who live in the local communities where he operates. Diogo lectures at local schools, on topics such as family values, work ethic, and drug use prevention. He provides school supplies to low-income students, and he also runs an Agricultural Field Program, where kids are able to visit the farm, plant trees and follow along in their growth. Wow, we are blown away by Diogo's contributions to the Brazilian communities he serves and by the legacy he is passing on to the next generation!
We've found this processed coffee to have smooth milk chocolate notes, with hints of honey, molasses, and fig that sweetens as it cools. It has a cream-like silky mouthfeel. We suggest brewing at 203-205 degrees at a 1/16 ratio. Great as a pour-over or french press.
Variety: Caturra
Altitude: 1300 masl
Processing: Honey
Roast Level: Medium