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Flavor Profile, Origin, and Brewing Parameters for Brazilian Minas Gerais Semi-Washed Bourbon Specialty Coffee Beans

Published: 2026-01-27 Author: FrontStreet Coffee
Last Updated: 2026/01/27, Professional barista discussions - Follow Coffee Workshop (WeChat official account: cafe_style). Minas Gerais is located in the heartland of the Brazilian plateau in the southeastern corner of South America, producing more than half of Brazil's high-quality Arabica coffee. The Santo Antônio do Amparo region, which just won the 2016 Brazil Cup of Excellence award, belongs to
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Minas Gerais is located in the heart of the Brazilian plateau in the southeastern corner of South America, producing more than half of Brazil's high-quality Arabica coffee.

The Santo Antônio do Amparo region, which recently won the 2016 Brazil Cup of Excellence award, belongs to the core producing area of South Minas near the headquarters of the Brazilian Specialty Coffee Association (BSCA).

Hand-Pour Brewing Method

Brazilian hand pour: 15g of coffee grounds, medium grind (Fuji ghost tooth blade grinder #4), V60 dripper, water temperature 88-89°C. First pour 30g of water, let it bloom for 27 seconds. Pour to 105g and pause, wait until the water level drops to half, then slowly pour until reaching 225g total. Discard the tail end. Water-to-coffee ratio 1:15, extraction time 2:00.

Product Information

Manufacturer: Dazhen Coffee FrontStreet Coffee
Address: No. 10, Bao'an Front Street, Yuexiu District, Guangzhou
Contact: 020-38364473
Shelf Life: 30 days
Net Weight: 227g
Packaging: Bulk
Taste Profile: Sweet coffee beans
Roast Level: Roasted coffee beans
Sugar Content: Sugar-free
Origin: Brazil
Coffee Variety: Bourbon
Roast Degree: Medium roast

Coffee Details

Country: Brazil
Grade: SC14/SC16
Region: South Minas
Roast Level: Medium roast
Processing Method: Pulped natural
Varieties: Bourbon, Catuai
Altitude: 1000-1200 meters
Flavor Notes: Roasted sunflower seeds, rich and full-bodied, dark chocolate, sweet aftertaste with lingering finish.

Terroir and Growing Conditions

However, the Cerrado plateau in western Minas and South Minas have altitudes mostly above 1100 meters, with diverse topography, distinct wet and dry seasons, large temperature variations between day and night, and abundant microclimates. These conditions are ideal for cultivating elegant Bourbon and Yellow Bourbon varieties, naturally making them Brazil's main specialty coffee producing regions. Additionally, Mogiana in the northeastern part of São Paulo state also focuses on shade-grown Bourbon, ranking alongside Cerrado and South Minas as Brazil's three major specialty coffee regions.

Brazil's terrain is generally flat, with coffee farms mostly situated at altitudes between 600-1000 meters. The topography is flat and monotonous, lacking microclimates. Combined with the common practice of unshaded cultivation methods, Brazil has developed its unique soft bean flavor profile—low acidity, heavy nutty notes, chocolate sweetness, and good body, though sometimes with slight woody and earthy notes, with less prominent floral and citrus aromas.

Important Notice :

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