Take a trip to the Serra da Mantiqueira in the Cerrado region of Carmo de Minas with this Yellow Bourbon varietal.
The JR farm, owned by the Junquiera/Reis family, located between 1050m and 1360m elevation, is perfectly situated to take advantage of the summer rains and the cool winter nights that coffee cherries thrive upon.
Prepared as a pulped natural, the fleshy mucilage remains on the coffee through drying to tone down the acidity and increase the body.
The JR brothers Jose and Pedro have won numerous awards from the Brazilian Specialty Coffee Association for their pulped naturals. We feel fortunate to have been able to pick up a few bags from the current crop as most are destined for Japan, Taiwan and Scandinavia. Enjoy!
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Cupping Notes
- Milk chocolate finish and good body
- Little pronounced acidity with a velvety, lingering aftertaste
MJ Peters –
Just got the chance to try this one for the first time. I have to say I’m easily seduced by the coffees with a dark edge (big fan of Avalanche), but this one is more of a slow burn. It definitely grows on you with each sip. I enjoyed getting to savor this coffee in a totally different way. Brewed it in my French Press – nice and mellow.
srebmik (verified owner) –
Very light, no bite, and good for easing in to the morning. One to savor while reading Financial Times. I’ll miss this when it’s gone, so gentle.
Mick Hill –
Thank you..it is indeed gentle..very delicate and mild. We should have this for the next few months..I have 3 more bags of green, so about 400lbs
wendy (verified owner) –
This coffee was delicious – I brought some to work and brewed a pot and the girls LOVED it! Used the chemex at home and it was truly wonderful. Easy smooth flavor.
Mick Hill –
Thanks Wendy, glad you liked it. Very mellow but refined, I like it too!