Brazil — 256 Sivanius Kutz (50g Sample Bag)

Brazil — 256 Sivanius Kutz

Fully washed Brazilian coffees are something of a rarity. Processing washed coffees requires abundant water but the relatively low elevations of Brazil’s coffee-growing regions typically receive less rainfall and have higher air temperatures than similar regions across other producing countries.

These dry conditions lend themselves to naturally-processed coffees that need minimal water during the post-harvest treatment. Hence why most Brazilian lots are natural or pulped natural (semi-washed).

Bucking the prevailing trend, Espírito Santo-based producers Sivanius and Laudivanea Kutz are producing fully washed coffees that spring a surprise in the cup. And while this 256 lot has retained the rich texture you’d expect of a high-quality Brazil, it has a perceptible acidity and fruitiness you wouldn’t.

This washed coffee from Sivanius Kutz in Espírito Santo showcases the clarity typical of washed processing, where the removal of fruit before drying allows the bean's inherent character to shine. Assembly Coffee highlights a balanced profile of rich texture, acidity, and fruitiness—a combination that speaks to both the region's terroir and the producer's careful cultivation.

Espírito Santo occupies a distinctive position in Brazil's coffee landscape, and this 50g sample offers an accessible entry point to explore what the region and this specific producer can deliver. The interplay of texture with bright acidity suggests a coffee with dimensional complexity, inviting exploration of how these elements complement the fruited character Assembly has identified in the cup.