Daterra Catuai SH3 - Natural - Education Lot - 2024

The catuai SH3 cultivar featured in this Education Lot selection from Daterra offers a case study in how coffee producers and research institutions around the world are working together to combat the effects of climate change on coffee production through careful study of coffee plant genetics and the development of new more climate resilient varieties. As with the majority of the natural process lots from Daterra, cherries for this lot were fully ‘dried on tree’ before being harvested and sorted. In the cup we find a notable Meyer lemon acidity, balanced by flavors of praline and dark chocolate.

The Daterra Catuai SH3 - Natural - Education Lot - 2024 represents a focused selection from the renowned Daterra estate in Brazil. As a natural-processed coffee, this lot highlights the traditional techniques employed by the producer to influence the final cup profile. Generally, natural-processed coffees are known for their heavier body and pronounced sweetness, as the fruit is left intact during the drying phase, a process detailed further in our processing methods explainer.

Sourced and roasted by Passenger Coffee, this Catuai varietal offers a distinct sensory experience characterized by notes of Meyer lemon, praline, and dark chocolate. When evaluating such profiles, tasters often reference the flavor wheel to identify the interplay between the bright citrus acidity and the deeper, confectionary undertones. This specific Education Lot serves as a clear example of how careful cultivation and processing can refine the classic, chocolate-forward expectations often associated with the region.