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Brazil Encantador
One of the best Brazils we’ve ever cupped, we dialed in the roast to develop enchanting notes of almond, baking spice, and apple butter.
Last order date: May 30
Flavor Profile
Almond, Baking Spice, Apple Butter
Roast Details
Roast: Roasting is the catalyst for expressing the aroma, flavor, and individuality of a coffee through the essential, transformational application of heat.
Brightness: Acidity. Liveliness. A desirable, sharp, and pleasing sensation that heightens coffee’s flavor.
Body: The tactile impression of thickness and viscosity in the mouth, independent of taste and aroma.
Roast
Brightness
Body
Attributes
Type: Single Origin
Origin: Santo Antônio do Amparo, State of Minas Gerais, Brazil
Process: Natural
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This superlative Brazil immediately cast its spell and enchanted our tasters in the Cupping Lab. Nutty flavors are a signature of Brazils, and this spectacular lot from farms near Santo Antônio do Amparo and has all the rich, familiar notes we love, including elevated notes of hazelnut and almond butter. The natural processing style at the mill amplifies sweet fruit flavors enlivened by a dash...
Brewing Methods
For Brazil Encantador
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Brewing cold from start to finish results in bold, smooth, refreshing coffee with lower acidity than coffee that’s been brewed hot and then iced.
Total Time
12+ hours
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Pour-over brewing is a simple way to brew a clean, bright cup. It brings out subtle nuances in coffee, particularly those with bright, sparkling flavors.
Total Time
~5 Minutes
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The press pot, or French Press, offers direct infusion for full-bodied coffee. It's an ideal companion for dark roasts, bringing out rich, complex flavors.
Total Time
~5 Minutes