Brazil - Paulo Nelci da Silva

250 grams of whole roasted coffee beans.

This coffees is produced by Paulo Nelci da Silva and his family. Their 37 hectare farm, Sitio São Bartolomeu, has been passed down through generations. It is planted with 17 hectares of Red and Yellow Catuai, with elevations ranging 1100–1300 meters above sea level.

The family is committed to sustainability, main- taining cultivation practices that respect the land and the surrounding natural environment. Every step, from harvesting to drying, is carried out with care and attention to detail.

This coffee is dried in rotating dryers and on cement patios. When we first cupped this coffee we felt like having a great ice cream!

Last(!!) roast date: 2025-01-28

Taste profile: Creamy with notes of pistage ice cream & cacaonibs. Process method: Natural Arabica variety: Red Catuai Altitude:  1 200 masl Harvested: June - August 2023 Green coffee importer: Ally Coffee

Produced by Paulo Nelci da Silva, this Red Catuai lot from Brazil represents a focused expression of the Cerrado Mineiro region. Cultivated at 1200 masl, the coffee undergoes a natural process, a method often associated with enhancing the inherent sweetness and body of the bean. When roasted by Da Matteo, this specific harvest highlights distinct profiles of pistachio ice cream and cacao nibs.

In the broader context of specialty coffee, natural-processed beans are frequently celebrated for their ability to impart complex, fruit-forward, or dessert-like characteristics that differ significantly from washed counterparts. To better understand how these specific tasting notes align with broader sensory categories, enthusiasts often refer to the flavor wheel to map the nuances found in their cup. This lot serves as a compelling example of how careful cultivation and precise processing can elevate the traditional profile of Brazilian coffee into a unique, indulgent experience.