Z13 - Brazil Minas Gerais Red Catuai Peaberry Natural (For Nutty Lover)

Flavor: Cocoa, roasted hazelnut, aged citrus peel tea, caramel, long-lasting finish

• The overall profile is warm and full-bodied, with concentrated sweetness and clean nutty notes. The opening reveals aromas of cocoa and roasted hazelnut, with a round and smooth mouthfeel. The mid-palate transitions gradually into a caramel-like sweetness, accompanied by the subtle citrusy tea notes of aged citrus peel, which makes the layers soft rather than heavy. The finish features lingering notes of cocoa, caramel, and aged citrus peel. It is stable and easy to drink, making it suitable for those who prefer low acidity, rich sweetness, and nutty, cocoa-forward profiles.

Region: Minas Gerais, Brazil

Altitude: 1,150 meters

Variety: Red Catuai (Mundo Novo X Caturra)

Red Catuai is a hybrid of Mundo Novo and Caturra, commonly found in Brazilian coffee-growing regions. The trees are relatively short, making them suitable for high-density planting, with stable yields and excellent environmental adaptability.

In terms of flavor, it typically exhibits soft acidity, stable sweetness, and a rounded mouthfeel, with common notes of cocoa, nuts, caramel, and a hint of dried fruit. When grown in regions like Minas Gerais, Brazil, Red Catuai often presents a clean, balanced, and accessible classic Brazilian style.

Processing: Natural

• The natural process involves drying the entire coffee cherry, allowing the sugars and aromas from the pulp to gradually infuse into the bean, enhancing sweetness and body. This processing method produces a rounder texture and more mature aromatic expression. In this lot, the natural process enhances the caramel and cocoa-like sweetness while retaining notes of roasted hazelnut and aged citrus peel, resulting in a flavor profile that is rich yet well-layered.