Brazil Cerrado Ana Maria Menezes
This lot delves into the savory nut and bittersweet chocolate flavors that Brazilian coffee is known for. Thick body and mild acidity make it a great coffee for milk drinks and espresso too! City+ to Full City+. Good for espresso.
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Full Cupping Notes
This lot delves into the savory nut and bittersweet chocolate flavors that Brazilian coffee is known for. Thick body and very mild acidity also make it a great espresso option for fans of bittersweet shots that stand up to steamed milk. The fragrance and aroma gave off raw and toasted nuts interspersed with roast-y dark, bittering. The cup is thick-textured, giving palpable weight to the deep, dark cocoa notes, mildly sweet up front that then fade to very long-lasting, bittering baking cocoa note. The profile has umami accents throughout that point to toasted nut and grains, peanut and almond, and lightly sweetened sunflower butter. The coffee ends where it starts, with reverberating bittersweetness that leaves a lot to contemplate.
- Process Method Dry Process (Natural)
- Cultivar Modern Hybrids
- Farm Gate Yes
Ana Maria Menezes manages her family farm, Lenheiros, in Carmo do Paranaíba, Cerrado Mineiro Region. The farm dates back 100 years, though it wasn't originally planted in coffee. It wasn't until 1984 that her husband, Valdir, made the decision to shift the focus to coffee production planting the first 10 hectares. Sadly, her husband passed away a few years later, leaving Ana with the decision of how to move forward. Ana quickly settled into farm management, navigating the harvest season, and reinvesting in upkeep and a slow expansion of new plants in between. The farm has grown to 75 hectares, planted in a mix of Catuaí (red and yellow), Mundo Novo, and Acauã. Ana still has a hand in daily operations, but the care of the farm is shared by her two children who are agronomists, as well as her husband, who also has a background in coffee.
| Region | Carmo do Paranaíba, Minas Geraís |
|---|---|
| Processing | Dry Process (Natural) |
| Drying Method | Patio Sun-Dried |
| Arrival date | February 2026 Arrival |
| Lot size | 59 |
| Bag size | 60 KG |
| Packaging | Ecotact Liner |
| Farm Gate | Yes |
| Cultivar Detail | Catuaí |
| Grade | Estate 15+ |
| Appearance | .8 d/300gr, 15-17 Screen |
| Roast Recommendations | City+ to Full City+ |
| Type | Farm Gate |
| Recommended for Espresso | Yes |
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