DRAGON - Seasonal Espresso - Brazil

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Brazil, Sul De Minas Varietal: Mundop Novo  Mundo Novo, Icatu, Catucaí, Amarelo, Yellow Catuaí, Vermlho, Arara, Topázio, Rubi, Bourbon Process: Natural Altitude: 1,000 - 1,200 masl

Roasted Almond, Raisin, Caramel

Fazenda Salto is a 30-hectare farm located in Três Pontas, Sul de Minas, Brazil—an area renowned for its high-quality coffee thanks to its altitude (1,000–1,200 masl) and the influence of the Mantiqueira Mountains. Managed by Juliano Moreira Reis and his son Otávio Lima Moreira Reis, the farm carries over a century of family tradition in coffee production. Juliano, originally trained as a civil engineer, chose to focus on the family business, bringing in innovation and sustainable practices. Otávio, having grown up immersed in coffee, naturally followed in his father’s footsteps. Together, they focus on improving cup quality while preserving the local fauna and flora, producing naturally processed coffees from a diverse mix of varieties including Mundo Novo, Yellow Catuaí, Bourbon, and Arara. Fazenda Salto is named after a nearby waterfall, reflecting the family's deep connection to the land and their legacy in Brazilian coffee.

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Dark Arts Coffee's DRAGON espresso showcases a natural-processed Mundo Novo from Fazenda Salto in Sul De Minas, Brazil. Natural processing typically yields coffees with heavier body and fruit-forward character—a signature profile well-suited to the espresso format. The roaster identifies roasted almond, raisin, and caramel in the cup, balancing nutty depth with subtle sweetness. Mundo Novo itself is a hardy hybrid prized for reliability across diverse terroirs, and Sul De Minas remains one of Brazil's most prolific coffee regions. This seasonal offering delivers approachable, dense flavors characteristic of Brazilian naturals at espresso bar standards.