Brazil natural Arabica Cerrado NY 2, Scr 16/18, strictly soft, fine cup, Lua Roxa

Brazil‘s coffee production represents about one third of the entire coffee production making it by far the biggest producer worldwide for the last 150 years. Both Arabica and Robusta are grown, the latter known as Conillon, whereas Arabica clearly dominates with a growing share of ca. 80%. In terms of coffee, Cerrado is known as a relatively new coffee producing region in the west of Minas Gerais. Many farmers here have dedicated themselves to cultivating specialty coffee, forming the Cerrado Mineiro region. Thanks to the area's flat topography, producers typically mechanize their farms, highlighting the technological advancements in Brazil’s coffee production.

Most coffee in Cerrado is processed using natural and pulped-natural methods, which impart sweet, fruity notes. This particular lot is naturally processed, with its quality described in detail: NY 2 stands for “New York 2” and refers to the maximum number of allowed defects according to the defect count method of the New York stock exchange and is the highest grade. Screen 16/18 defines the bean size, while strictly soft, fine cup describes the cup profile, requiring a smooth, consistent, and clean cup.

Lua Roxa is a selection of natural coffee from Cerrado. After being harvested and cleaned, the cherries are either placed in thin layers under the sun to dry on patios or dried in drying machines. In the flavor department, it offers a chocolatey, smooth and consistent cup, making it an excellent choice for drip coffee or a creamy espresso blend.