Brazil Roseira - Natural

Red grape, wine gums, malt chocolate Region: Mantiqueira de Minas, Brazil Producer: Leda Fernandes Elevation: 1100 - 1200 MASL Varietals: Red Catuai Process: Natural, Aerobic Fermentation The Sitio Roseira is located in the community of Lambari, which lies to the south of Minas Gerais, in the Serra de Mantiqueira region. With an average altitude of 1,200 meters, the mountainous terrain, and distinct climate, leads to favourable conditions for the production of specialty coffee.  The region encompasses a network of small scale coffee growers positioned along the mountain slopes.  Growers in this area have a strong community network and a clear focus on environmental growth and sustainability.  Through these practices, Serra da Mantiqueira is highly regarded for the production of rare and surprising coffees. Inspired by their natural environment and after receiving a plot of land from the farmer they used to work for as labour, Leda and José Edvaldo da Silva have dedicated the past 20 years to the sustainable cultivation of their specialty coffee.  Leda and Jose strive to preserve their diverse surroundings of natural springs and forests, while producing high quality coffee beans. Their dedication to sustainable farming practices is a high priority. The harvest of their Red Catuai, Mundo Novo and Yellow Bourbon varieties are made by a selective picking process. The cherries are only picked when they are ripe, by hand and over cloth, to avoid contact with the ground. On the same day of the harvest, the cherries are placed into sacks and transported to the concrete patio, where they are naturally dried under the sun. Leda and Jose ensure the cherries are stirred several times a day until they reach the ideal moisture content. This meticulous process imparts a rich and fruity flavour to the coffee beans and adds to the body of the coffee. .FREE shipping with 2kg or more beans.