Santuario Sul Bourbon, Brazil

PROFILE: Rich and Round WITH NOTES OF Dark Chocolate, Orange Zest, Fudge ROAST: Medium Roast For Espresso Brewing

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ABOUT

Santuario Sul was founded by Luiz Paulo Dias Pereira in 2015 with a vision to challenge the global perception of Brazilian coffee through experimental processing techniques and a wider selection of cultivars. In addition to classic Brazilian varieties like Yellow Bourbon, the farm cultivates more than 30 exotic coffee varieties. Progressive cultivation practices, such as shade plantation, combined with innovative drying processes, contribute to distinctive and exciting flavours.

This Bourbon lot is the first we’ve contracted from Luiz Paulo. We found it beautifully structured, with rich texture and plump, well-rounded flavours, all coming together in a coffee perfect for espresso brewing.

Since its inception, Santuario Sul has earned recognition in the Brazil Cup of Excellence competition, securing placements for four consecutive years since 2018. Most notably, in 2021, Luiz’s naturally processed Yellow Bourbon achieved an impressive second-place finish with a remarkable score of 90.14 points This is a testament to his endless dedication to the industry. A true pioneer, Luiz Paulo continues to push boundaries, and we at Seven Seeds feel incredibly privileged to have access to his exceptional coffee. It’s an honour to work with him and his team at Carmo Coffees.

SOURCING

ORIGIN: Carmo de Minas, Minas Gerais, Brazil PRODUCER: Luiz Paulo VARIETIES: Bourbon PROCESS: Natural Process ALTITUDE: 1100 - 1300 masl PARTNERS: Carmo Coffees QUALITY SCORE: 86 HISTORY: Fourth year of purchasing LOT SIZE: 300kgs HARVEST: July to October

Santuario Sul Bourbon is a standout offering from Brazil, sourced from the renowned Carmo de Minas, Minas Gerais region. Produced by Luiz Paulo, this lot showcases the classic profile of the Bourbon varietal, which is widely celebrated for its balanced sweetness and complex cup structure. The coffee undergoes a natural process, a method where the cherry remains intact during drying, often contributing to a fuller body and enhanced sweetness. Roasted by Seven Seeds, this specific selection highlights deep, indulgent notes of dark chocolate and fudge, brightened by a distinct orange zest finish. When evaluating such profiles, enthusiasts often consult the flavor wheel to better identify these nuanced characteristics. Grown at an altitude of 1100-1300 masl, this coffee serves as a refined example of the high-quality output currently emerging from the Minas Gerais landscape, reflecting both the producer's meticulous care and the unique terroir of the region.