Sakura - Natural ( Espresso Roasted )

COUNTRY: Brazil

STATE:  Bahia

REGION: Chapada Diamantina

TOWN: Piatã

ELEVATION: 1,230m above sea level

VARIETY: Catucaí 2SL

PROCESSING: Natural

FARM OWNER: Silvio Leite

This coffee was produced by our dear friend, mentor and sourcing partner in Brazil, Silvio Leite. At Cerca de Pedras, processing starts on the field. With Kleumon at the helm, the team of harvesters closely monitors the Brix degree (sugar) of the coffee cherries, which gives them a good indication of when they have hit peak ripeness – the perfect time for picking. Cherries were carefully harvested by hand across multiple passes, mostly by local women (called “panhadeiras de cafe”) who are extremely disciplined and ensure only the very best cherries are selected.

This coffee was then naturally processed. Cherries were washed gently and carefully laid out in greenhouses to dry on raised beds. During drying, the cherries were turned several times a day to ensure they were drying evenly. At this stage, the coffee is primarily left in the shade, which slows down and extends the drying considerably. Silvio tells us this is key in improving and ‘saving’ the fructose and all positive attributes found in the fruit, which will contribute to a higher quality in the final cup.

Finally, the beans were separated into numbered lots and stored and rested in parchment in a purpose-built warehouse. They were then dry milled and prepared for export at Fazenda Progresso. 

Suitable for Espresso Machine, Mokka Pot, Stove Top, French press, and Filter brewing methods

Recommended Espresso Machine,Mokka Pot,French press

**NOTE FOR DELIVERY** An order placing BEFORE 2 PM will arrange on next day delivery. An order AFTER 2 PM will deliver on the next following days.