Brazil Mantiqueira de Minas Natural

This Brazilian coffee comes from a protected designation of origin (PDO), Mantiqueira de Minas, within the state of Minas Gerais in the southeastern part of Brazil.  The designation was given because of its reputation for exceptional coffee, and the excellent growing conditions. Brazil is a large country, and know for large scale production that uses mechanized processing.  In Mantiqueira de Minas, almost 90% of the producers are considered small producers.  

This particular bean comes from family owned farms, organized through a co-op, and it is a yellow bourbon, meaning that the cherry ripens to yellow instead of the usual red.  It is a natural process, dried with the fruit intact.  In the cup it tastes of sweet melon and roasted cacao nibs–fruity and nutty at the same time.  Enjoy!