Brazil
Mantiqueria
Minas Gerias
1000-1200 masl
Acaia, Yellow Bourbon & Catuai
Natural
Orange liqueur, raspberry, and molasses
In the cup: A full, rich orange liqueur and zingy raspberry transitions to dark chocolate and molasses. An everyday coffee that is delicious black or milky--refined and delicious after a meal or with something sweet.
The region: The coffee comes to us from the very beating heart of the Mantiqueria Mountains-Carmo de Minas.
Education and support: In 1961, rural coffee producers established the Rio Verde Valley Coffee Growers Regional Cooperative (COCARIVE). COCARIVE was created to showcase the potential for high productivity and demonstrate the exceptional quality and true specialty grade this incredible region could produce. As members of COCARIVE, contributors are provided access to three permanent agronomists (crop scientists) and education on farming practices and modern cultivation techniques. Co-op members are also given an understanding that by working in harmony with the land, a symbiotic relationship can form. Sustainability increases when the land is happy and healthy, as do production yield and cupping scores!
Traceability: Pioneering innovation and traceability through accessible technologies, the Geographical Indication certification of Mantiqueira de Minas provides the who, what, and where for every bag grown under this co-op. Each bag that leaves the co-op is given a unique serial number or QR code that offers roasters and drinkers unprecedented access to traceability specific to each lot.