Cultivar Brazil Fazenda do Salto Coffee
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Cultivar Brazil Fazenda do Salto Coffee: Coffee Profile and Brewing Guide
Cultivar Brazil is a washed, medium-roast coffee from Fazenda do Salto in the Sul de Minas region. Grown between approximately 1,080 and 1,140 meters, the lot includes Yellow Bourbon, Mundo Novo, Catuaí and Icatu. Its flavor direction combines the comfort of chocolate and nuts with enough orange brightness to keep the cup lively.
Fazenda do Salto is owned by Dr. Fabio Araujo Reis and operated with his children André, Juca and their sister. The farm’s story extends beyond cup quality. The family invests in schooling for employees’ children and provides housing for workers. According to the supplier, many employees grew up near or on the farm and returned after completing school; about 85 percent of the current workforce was born there.
Coffee Details
| Origin or composition | Fazenda do Salto, Sul de Minas, Brazil |
|---|---|
| Process or roast | 1,080–1,140 meters |
| Tasting direction | Washed; Yellow Bourbon, Mundo Novo, Catuaí and Icatu |
| Format | Medium roast; walnut, orange, chocolate and almond |
Flavor, Acidity and Body
Walnut and almond create a nutty base, chocolate adds sweetness and body, and orange supplies a clean lift. Washed processing should help those elements remain defined rather than fermented or heavily fruit-saturated. The medium roast increases solubility and versatility, making the coffee approachable for drip while retaining enough brightness for pour-over.
Tasting notes are sensory descriptors rather than added ingredients or guaranteed flavors. Roast development changes solubility, while water chemistry, degassing, particle distribution, dose and brew ratio affect extraction. Judge sweetness, acidity, body, clarity and finish together.
Brewing Recommendations
For automatic drip, start near 60 grams per liter with a medium grind. Pour-over around 1:16 can highlight orange and almond; use moderate agitation and adjust according to drawdown. French press near 1:15 emphasizes chocolate and walnut. Espresso can begin near a 1:2 ratio, with an even puck and a slightly longer beverage yield if more orange clarity is desired.
Dialing in the cup
- Record dry dose and water or beverage yield so the recipe can be repeated.
- Correct under-extraction with a slightly finer grind or more contact time.
- Correct bitterness or astringency with a coarser grind or lower extraction.
- Use drawdown and shot time as diagnostic feedback rather than fixed quality targets.
- Change one variable at a time and taste again as the coffee cools.
Who Should Choose This Coffee?
Choose Cultivar Brazil if you enjoy balanced Brazilian coffee, farm-specific sourcing and a chocolate-nut profile with restrained citrus. It should work well as a daily filter coffee or approachable espresso.
Format, Rest and Storage
Order whole bean for maximum control or select the ground option intended for your brewer. Store the coffee sealed in a cool, dry cabinet and use the roast date to judge rest and freshness.
Freshly roasted coffee releases carbon dioxide during degassing. Filter coffee can often be evaluated sooner, while espresso commonly benefits from additional rest. Brew on more than one day before making a final judgment, and protect the remaining coffee from oxygen, heat and moisture.
Equipment Pairings and Related Coffee
The Turin DF54 single-dose grinder supports low-retention switching and precise grind adjustment. For home espresso, consider the Turin Legato espresso machine. These are contextual equipment suggestions, not required accessories.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is this coffee roasted and ready to brew?
Yes. It is roasted coffee in the format described above. Select an available option compatible with your brewer.
What flavors should I expect?
The stated direction is washed; yellow bourbon, mundo novo, catuaí and icatu. Perception varies with freshness, water, grind and extraction.
Which brewing method should I try first?
Use the recommendation above, weigh the recipe and adjust grind according to sweetness, acidity and finish.
Should I choose whole bean or ground?
Whole bean generally preserves aroma longer and provides better dialing control. Select ground coffee only when the grind matches your brewer.
How should I store the coffee?
Keep it tightly sealed in a cool, dry and odor-free cabinet away from direct sunlight and moisture.
How important is the roast date?
The roast date helps estimate degassing and freshness. Espresso often needs more rest than filter coffee, but taste should determine the ideal window.
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