Samambaia, Natural

Light peach, orange oil & boozy rum.

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From one of our longest-standing relationships comes this beautifully satisfying Brazilian coffee from the Cambraia family. Managing the family estate, established in the 19th century, Henrique Dias Cambraia is passionate about his specialty coffee. Five Senses has a long history with Fazenda Samambaia in the gentle hills of Sul de Minas, Brazil. The estate is overseen by Henrique Cambraia who is focused on quality along with socially responsible and environmentally sustainable farming. The Yellow Topázio is a cross between Mundo Nuvo and Red Catuaí, is not commonly seen in Australia and has been naturally processed on patios at 1200 MASL. A great example of the consistently satisfying flavours that make Brazilian coffees such a cornerstone of great espresso around the world.

--- Suggested Recipe ~~~ In: 21.5g Out: 46g Time: 28sec Temp: 94.5°C

Produced by Henrique Dias Cambraia in the Sul de Minas region of Brazil, this Samambaia lot showcases the distinct characteristics of the Yellow Topázio varietal. As a natural-processed coffee, it undergoes a processing method where the cherry remains intact during drying, a technique often associated with increased sweetness and body. Five Senses highlights a profile defined by rich, dessert-like qualities such as brown sugar, honey, and toffee, balanced by bright notes of light peach and orange oil.

Natural-processed coffees from this region frequently exhibit a heavier, creamy mouthfeel and complex, sometimes fermented fruit characteristics, which in this instance manifest as a boozy rum quality. When evaluating these nuanced layers, referring to a flavor wheel can help identify the interplay between the deep, sugary base notes and the delicate citrus aromatics present in this specific harvest.