Brazil: Pulp Natural Wania Maria

This is our first single origin offering from Brazil and we are so excited to share it with you.

Wania Maria is of the third generation of coffee farmer's in her family. Her farm, called "Delta Farm", is located in the Santa Rita do Sapucaí municipality, within the state of Mina Gerais. This area is home to the low sloping mountains of the Mantiqueira Range, where coffee farms enjoy the modest altitude and microclimates. Delta Farm is situated at 1000 to 1250 meters above sea level. It's planted on an incline which means it has to be harvested manually. Harvesting in Brazil is oftentimes done mechanically, and indiscriminate. Harvesting by hand means the pickers are able to select only the ripe cherries from the tree, which aids in sweetness, and also in keeping the unripe defects from the initial processing. Delta Farm is planted in Bourbon, Catuaí, Mundo Novo, and Arara. 

This is another farmgate coffee that is great as espresso..

Cupping Notes: Sorghum and date sugar, apple, subtle bittering notes of cocoa notes

Brew Recommendations: Drip, French press, pour-over and espresso

Varietals: Bourbon, Catuaí, Mundo Novo, and Arara

Region:Santa Rita do Sapucaí, Minas Gerais

Elevation: 1000-1200 meters above sea level

Processing Method: Pulp natural and patio sun-dried

Equity and Transparency Pricing Levels

Sustaining Level: $16 per 12 oz bag (check out subscriptions for deep discounts) | More info below

Uplifting Level: $20 per 12 oz bag (check out subscriptions for deep discounts) | More info below

Benefacting Level: $24 per 12 oz bag (check out subscriptions for deep discounts) | More info below

Produced by Wania Maria in the Santa Rita do Sapucaí region of Minas Gerais, this Brazil: Pulp Natural Wania Maria represents the distinct character of Brazil · Santa Rita do Sapucaí, Minas Gerais. The coffee is processed using the pulp natural method, a technique that leaves a portion of the fruit’s mucilage on the bean during drying to influence the final cup profile. You can learn more about how this impacts the bean's development in our processing methods explainer.

Roasted by Keia & Martyn's Coffee, this lot features tasting notes of sorghum, date sugar, apple, and cocoa. While pulp natural coffees often bridge the gap between the clarity of washed beans and the intensity of dry-processed lots, the specific nuances of this harvest are best explored by referencing our flavor wheel. Grown at an altitude of 1000-1200 masl, this selection highlights the careful cultivation practices maintained by Wania Maria.