Unexpectedly fruity as Brazilian coffee, carrying a taste of apricot, dried fruit like raisin, chocolate sweetness.
Generally hailing form the Cabo Verde area in Minas Gerais the peaberry is a combination from a couple of neighbouring farms. Formed when the bean inside the cherry fails to create two parts, it is often touted as getting extra nutrients and therefore performing better in the cup. An average altitude of 950 meters, a climate with well defined seasons, low humidity and favourable temperatures all combine to make great growing areas for coffee.
One of those hidden secrets of coffee, that perhaps doesn’t quite get the attention it deserves.
About Producer SMC
Founded in 2009, SMC Comercial e Exportadora de Café was established to cater towards the ever growing demands of the speciality coffee market. They supply fine, speciality and certified coffees of distinction.
SMC is fully integrated to Cooxupe, the single largest coffee co-operative in the world, with over 11,500 members that produce over 4 million bags of coffee annually. Although integrated, SMC are also distinct. Based in Guaxupe, Maria Dirceia Mendes heads up the company and has done an excellent job growing the team of cuppers and office staff alike.
Bean Spec:
- Origin: Brazil
- Region: Minas Gerais
- Producer: SMC
- Cultivar: Catuai, Mundo Novo
- Altitude: 950-1150m
- Processing: Pulped Natural
- Sourcing: Japan