Brazilian Coffee Bean Brands Semi-dry Processing Method Characteristics of Brazilian Santos Coffee

FrontStreet Coffee - Brazil Santos Semi-Sun-Dried Coffee

The Santos Region

Brazil accounts for 30% of global coffee production, with coffee grown mainly in the southeastern part of the country. Most of it is exported through the Port of Santos, which is why the beans are known as Brazil Santos coffee.

When you taste FrontStreet Coffee's Brazil single-origin, the aroma is very harmonious, with a neutral, fresh fragrance. It carries notes of red dates, dried fruit, cinnamon, nutmeg, and earth. On the palate it opens with a very balanced taste, followed by a subtle acidity that gradually spreads, and finally leaves a slight bitterness in the aftertaste.

Santos NO.2 means no more than 4 defective beans per 300 g of raw beans, representing the highest grade of Brazil Santos coffee. The beans are screened and classified through sieves of uniform hole size, yielding large 18-screen beans.

Brazilian beans are often used for blending because their character pairs well with almost any other coffee. They supply stable, consistent quality, and Brazil's coffee production ranks first in the world.

Added to highly acidic beans, Brazil's own bitterness softens the sharper edges of other coffees such as Mocha, Guatemala, and Kilimanjaro. Blending with Brazil balances that acidity and makes the cup smoother.

FrontStreet Coffee Brazil Santos Semi-Sun-Dried

Processing Method: Semi-sun-dried

Variety: Catuai/Acaia

Grade: Sc17/18 NY.2 FC

Altitude: 1500-1800m

Flavor: Caramel, sugarcane, nuts, cocoa

FrontStreet Coffee Recommendation

For a first taste of what Brazil does best, start with the FrontStreet Cerrado semi-sun-dried red Bourbon. It is a classic Brazilian single origin from the well-known Cerrado region, and at a medium roast it pours out creamy peanut, toasted bread, caramel, and hazelnut aromas. The body is rounded, the acidity is low, and a light bitterness keeps the cup from ever feeling flat.

It is wonderfully versatile. Brew it as a pour-over for a soft, nutty cup, or take it to a moka pot, an espresso SOE, a siphon, or a French press and it holds up just as well, which makes it one of the most forgiving everyday beans you can keep on the shelf.