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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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