Brazil Cerrado

Description

• Brazil Cerrado 17/18 FC SS is produced by farmers belonging to cooperatives in the Cerrado region within the state of Minas Gerais, Brazil. The Cerrado region, the newest of three major Brazilian growing regions, has been building in reputation and production over the last few decades. Coffee in this region is grown on high plateaus at elevations peaking just over 1,000 meters above sea level. The region also has relatively mild weather patterns providing a more predictable climate for processing coffee. As the world’s largest coffee producer, Brazilian lots often come from larger estates that use highly mechanized processing strategies to manage larger volumes. Our current offering is Fine Cup (FC) and Strictly Soft (SS), the highest cup category in the Brazilian coffee grading.
• Specialty Brazilian coffee has a sweetness and balance that makes it a staple in many coffee blends, however many of our customers also serve it as a single-origin coffee. Many roasters use our Brazil Cerrado green coffee, as well as our other Brazil offerings in their espresso blends; the dry process and low acidity of these coffees help to develop the “crema” of an espresso.