Brazil | Lucas Nascimento

FARM: São Mateus

REGION: Patrocino, Cerrado

 ALTITUDE: 950 MASL

VARIETAL: Yellow Bourbon

PROCESS: Anaerobic Natural

FLAVOUR NOTES: Purple Fruits, Milk Chocolate, Raspberry Compote

Lucas Alves do Nascimento represents the second generation of a family deeply connected to coffee production in Patrocínio, Minas Gerais. Building on foundations established by his father, Mario Alves do Nascimento, in the 1940s, Lucas has spent more than forty years developing Fazenda São Mateus while continuing a family tradition that spans generations.

The farm has always balanced productivity with quality, continually investing in infrastructure, technology and process improvements to ensure consistency from harvest to harvest. This long-term approach has helped establish São Mateus as a respected producer within the region.

More recently, the arrival of a new generation has brought fresh energy and perspective to the farm. Alongside maintaining the family's commitment to reliable, high-quality coffee production, there has been an increased focus on specialty coffee and meeting the evolving expectations of today's coffee drinkers.

The result is a farm that combines decades of experience with a forward-looking approach, demonstrating how tradition, innovation and family succession can work hand in hand.

This lot from producer Lucas Nascimento highlights the evolving landscape of coffee production in Patrocino, Cerrado. Grown at 950 masl, this Yellow Bourbon—a varietal historically celebrated for its balanced sweetness and distinct golden-hued cherries—undergoes an anaerobic natural process. While processing methods vary widely, anaerobic fermentation is often employed to intensify the inherent sugars and acidity of the bean, frequently resulting in the vibrant, jammy profiles often associated with purple fruits and raspberry compote.

Sourced by Hundred House Coffee, this selection offers a modern expression of Brazilian coffee. When evaluating such complex profiles, drinkers may find it helpful to reference a flavor wheel to identify the interplay between the deep milk chocolate base and the brighter, fruit-forward notes. By combining traditional varietal characteristics with controlled fermentation, this coffee provides a compelling look at how specific techniques can elevate the sensory experience of a classic origin.