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Santa Lucia / Brazil

Roasted by Rosso Coffee Roasters

Natural Yellow Bourbon with chocolate, almond, smooth texture and low acidity.

Santa Lucia / Brazil — Rosso Coffee Roasters
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From the roaster

This natural Yellow Bourbon offers a taste reminiscent of a decadent chocolate dessert from your favourite restaurant. Its richness in flavour, smooth texture, low acidity, and heavier mouthfeel deliver comforting notes of chocolate and almond.

— Rosso Coffee Roasters

Context

This Brazil natural-process coffee from Santa Lucia showcases Yellow Bourbon, a varietal known for its sweetness and complexity. Natural processing typically emphasizes fruit-forward characteristics, though this lot's profile leans toward cocoa and nutty dimensions—roasted by Rosso Coffee Roasters. The combination of Yellow Bourbon's inherent sweetness with natural fermentation creates a foundation for the chocolate and almond notes the roaster has identified. Brazilian coffees from this region tend to offer body and balance, making this a versatile option for those seeking a naturally processed coffee with approachable, dessert-like appeal rather than bright acidity.

Buy — $25 from Rosso Coffee Roasters

In the Encyclopedia

Frequently asked questions

Where is Santa Lucia / Brazil grown?

Santa Lucia / Brazil, roasted by Rosso Coffee Roasters, is sourced from Cerrado Mineiro, Brazil.

What does Santa Lucia / Brazil taste like?

Expect tasting notes of chocolate and almond.

How is Santa Lucia / Brazil processed?

Santa Lucia / Brazil uses the Natural process.

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