Fazenda Isidro Pereira - Brasil Specialty Coffee

TASTING NOTES:  Milk chocolate, hazelnut, dried cherry, creamy mouthfeel, sweet finish

Well known for its mineral water springs, the region of the Mantiqueira mountain range, where Fazenda Isidro Pereira is located, possesses a perfect combination of climate and land factors that enable the production of excellent coffee.  This Yellow Bourbon variety coffee thrives with the well defined seasons and highly fertile soil.  

Fazenda Isidro Pereira’s history includes some of Brasil’s first steps towards specialty coffee production but begins before that.  Luiz Paulo’s grandfather bought the farm in 1967.  Decades later Luiz began to experiment with new equipment and techniques of processing coffee and began paying his staff bonuses for success in producing quality coffee.  He was recently celebrated as one of six of the world's Legends of Excellence by the prestigious Cup of Excellence organization, honoring his successes in both his community and his industry leading 23 placements and wins in Brasil’s national Cup of Excellence coffee quality competitions.  

This coffee is a Yellow Bourbon varietal selection processed in the natural method.  This coffee is very sweet, with a heavy and creamy mouthfeel and a perfectly clean finish.  It has rich notes of chocolate, hazelnut and cherry.  From the Mantiqueira mountains to your cup, we are pleased to share with you Fazenda Isidro Pereira.

PRODUCER: Luis Paulo Pereira ORIGIN: Carmo De Minas ALTITUDE: 1250 M.A.S.L.  LATITUDE: 22° 7' S VARIETY: Yellow Bourbon PROCESS: Natural ROAST LEVEL: Medium

Produced by Luis Paulo Pereira in the Carmo De Minas region of Brasil, this lot from Fazenda Isidro Pereira showcases the classic profile of the Yellow Bourbon varietal. As a natural-processed coffee, it emphasizes the inherent sweetness and body often associated with this traditional method, resulting in a cup defined by milk chocolate, hazelnut, and dried cherry notes. The creamy mouthfeel and sweet finish highlight the careful cultivation practices employed at this 1250-meter estate.

When evaluating the nuances of such a profile, tasters often reference the flavor wheel to identify the balance between nutty undertones and fruit-forward acidity. This specific offering is roasted by Panther Coffee, a roaster known for highlighting the distinct characteristics of Brazilian specialty lots. By focusing on the synergy between the Bourbon varietal and the natural drying process, this coffee provides a quintessential example of the region's output, offering a structured and approachable experience for those who appreciate traditional, well-balanced profiles.