The Flavor and Profile of Ipanema Estate's Select Coffee Beans from Brazil

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What are the flavor and mouthfeel of Ipanema Farm's selected beans from Brazil? How to brew Ipanema Farm coffee beans from Brazil?

Since the introduction of coffee trees from French Guiana in 1720, coffee production has gradually become a science. Before 1990, the Brazilian government strictly monitored the coffee industry, with both harsh interference and price protection measures, and the state always implemented minimum price protection measures for farmers, resulting in coffee overproduction. For a period before World War II, surplus stocks reached as many as 78 million bags, which later had to be burned or dumped in water to destroy them. Since the opening of the free market in 1990, the original "Brazilian Coffee Administration" (IBC) was replaced by the state's non-investment administrative body - the National Economic Association, which pursues a non-interference policy, allowing producers and exporters to negotiate directly. The business activities of exporters are supervised by government legislation, and relevant departments register legitimate exporters.

Brazilian Coffee

Brazilian coffee comes in many varieties. Like other Arabica coffees, the vast majority of Brazilian coffee is not washed but sun-dried. They are classified according to state of origin and shipping port.

Brazil has 21 states, 17 of which produce coffee, but 5 states have the largest production, accounting for 98% of Brazil's total production. They are Paraná, São Paulo, Minas Gerais, Espírito Santo, and Bahia. Paraná state in the south has the most astonishing production, accounting for 50% of the total output.

The characteristics of Brazilian coffee are low acidity, rich oiliness, full body, suitable for medium roasting and espresso blend coffee beans.

Ipanema Farm Coffee

This coffee comes from a single estate product - Fazenda Ipanema, which has been blended through years of effort by this estate, using a mixture of coffees processed in three different ways - washed, natural, and pulped natural - and different varieties. Fazenda Ipanema was established in 1969, when a condominium group (the Condomínio Aliança) composed of three groups - The Bozano, Simonsen and Gafisa groups - purchased the first farm of 230 hectares, located in the southern city of Alfenas, Minas Gerais, named São Joaquim, renamed IPANEMA AGROINDÚSTRIA S.A. in 1970, and in 1972 purchased four more farms - The Campo Verde, Conquista, Vitória and Capoeirinha - totaling 7,000 hectares, beginning to plant coffee and orange trees. In 1986, the first phase of planting was completed with 3,000 hectares of orange trees and 3,000 hectares of coffee. In 2002, they purchased the coffee farm Fazenda Rio Verde with over 100 years of history, covering an area of 1,750 hectares. Today, Ipanema Farm has 5,500 hectares of coffee cultivation area, making it the largest farm in Brazil, with 12 million coffee trees and an annual production of 7,000 metric tons of green beans. Its main business is in trade and production, ranking as the eighth largest coffee company in the global coffee market, with sales agents in 27 countries worldwide.

This batch of Ipanema Farm (Fazenda Ipanema) Sweet Natural is harvested from three different farms of Ipanema. The harvested fruits are directly exposed to sunlight, sun-dried with the pulp and skin, preserving more flavor and sweetness in the green beans. Currently, Ipanema has 5,500 hectares of cultivable land scattered across three historic coffee farms: Conquistar, Capoeirinha, and Rio Verde, all located in Brazil's most prestigious Sul de Minas region. From its inception, Ipanema has collaborated with senior Brazilian agricultural experts to analyze the soil, climate, altitude, and geological characteristics of these three regions, and with over 40 years of cultivation experience, produces today's high-quality specialty coffee.

In addition to coffee cultivation, sustainability is Ipanema's commitment to consumers. Through collaboration with agronomists, they seek better operational models for coffee and ecology. Among these, 1,200 hectares are designated as ecological sustainable development reserves. Through these efforts, Ipanema obtained UTZ certification in 2002 and Rainforest Alliance certification in 2004.

Ipanema's Quality Control

Ipanema has its own coffee cupping team, whose members all hold American Specialty Coffee Association cupper licenses and CQI Quality Institute certificates. They perform an average of over 10,000 quality inspections per year, with 300 cupping tests daily. Through these strict quality controls, Ipanema's coffee consistently maintains high-quality standards.

Flavor Characteristics

Sweet Natural is Ipanema Farm's classic best-selling product. The full body and chocolate flavor are the reasons why Sweet Natural is widely loved by users.

• Country: Brazil
• Product Name: Ipanema Farm Ipanema Selection
• Region: South Minas Province, Brazil
• Bean Size: Screen 16/18
• Processing Method: Pulped Natural

Ipanema Farm Introduction

Brazil's Ipanema Farm was established in 1969, focusing on producing high-quality Brazilian specialty coffee with traceability. The farm is equipped with highly modernized coffee processing facilities and implements strict quality control. Currently, Ipanema has 5,500 hectares of cultivable land scattered across three historic coffee farms: Conquistar, Capoeirinha, and Rio Verde, all located in Brazil's most prestigious Sul de Minas region. From its inception, Ipanema has collaborated with senior Brazilian agricultural experts to analyze the soil, climate, altitude, and geological characteristics of these three regions, and with over 40 years of cultivation experience, produces today's high-quality specialty coffee.

In addition to coffee cultivation, sustainability is Ipanema's commitment to consumers. Through collaboration with agronomists, they seek better operational models for coffee and ecology. Among these, 1,200 hectares are designated as ecological sustainable development reserves. Through these efforts, Ipanema obtained UTZ certification in 2002 and Rainforest Alliance certification in 2004.

Ipanema and Quality Control

Ipanema has its own coffee cupping team, whose members all hold American Specialty Coffee Association cupper licenses and CQI Quality Institute certificates. They perform an average of over 10,000 quality inspections per year, with 300 cupping tests daily. Through these strict quality controls, Ipanema's coffee consistently maintains high-quality standards.

Tasting Notes

• Aroma: Fresh ripe fruit aroma, with subtle floral notes and caramel fragrance
• Acidity: Bright yet gentle, delicate, perfectly balanced fruit acidity
• Sweetness: Sweetness reminiscent of freshly ripened fruit with a hint of candy-like sweetness
• Mouthfeel: Moderate body, richness, and oily texture; smooth, gentle, easy to drink with a pleasant aftertaste
• Special Characteristics: Upon tasting, you can feel the delicate, gentle, perfectly balanced fruit acidity in the coffee flavor, creating a comfortable and pleasant sensation. Truly excellent quality that offers great value.

FrontStreet Coffee Brewing Recommendation:

• Dripper: Hario V60
• Water Temperature: 88°C
• Grind Size: Fuji Royal grinder setting 4
• Brewing Method: Water-to-coffee ratio 1:15, using 15g of coffee grounds. First pour 25g of water for a 25-second bloom. Second pour up to 120g, then pause and wait until the water level in the coffee bed drops to half before continuing. Slowly pour water until reaching 225g total. Extraction time approximately 2:00.

Analysis:

Using a three-stage brewing method to clearly distinguish the front, middle, and back flavor profiles of the coffee. Because the V60 has many ribs and drains quickly, pausing the pour can extend the extraction time.

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