Differences, Distinctions, and Award Recognition of Brazil South Minas Semi-Washed Bourbon Premium Coffee Beans

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Product Information

Manufacturer: Dazhen Coffee FrontStreet 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

Bean State: Roasted coffee beans

Sugar Content: Sugar-free

Origin: Brazil

Coffee Variety: Bourbon

Roast Level: 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 melon seeds, rich and full-bodied, dark chocolate, sweet aftertaste with lingering finish.

Brazil's Coffee Regions

However, the Cerrado plateau in western Minas and South Minas have altitudes mostly above 1100 meters, with rich topography, distinct wet and dry seasons, significant day-night temperature differences, 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 northeast of São Paulo province also focuses on shade-grown Bourbon, ranking alongside Cerrado and South Minas as Brazil's three major specialty producing regions.

Brazil's terrain is generally flat, with coffee farms mostly situated at altitudes around 600-1000 meters. The flat and monotonous topography lacks microclimates, and the traditional practice of growing coffee without shade trees has led to the development of Brazil's unique soft bean flavor profile—low acidity, strong nutty notes, chocolate sweetness, and good body, though with slight woody and earthy notes, while lacking prominent floral and citrus aromas.

Minas Gerais state is located in the heartland of the Brazilian plateau in southeastern 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 Brazil Specialty Coffee Association (BSCA).

Brewing Method

Hand-pour brewing for Brazil coffee: 15g of coffee, medium grind (using Fuji grinder with ghost teeth #4), V60 dripper, water temperature 88-89°C. First pour 30g of water and let bloom for 27 seconds. Continue pouring to 105g and pause. Wait until the water level drops halfway, then slowly continue pouring until reaching 225g. Avoid the tail end. Water-to-coffee ratio is 1:15, total extraction time 2:00.

Important Notice :

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Tel:020 38364473