Santuario Sul Geisha, Brazil

PROFILE: Soft and Silky WITH NOTES OF Valencia Orange, Sultanas, Hazelnut Praline ROAST: Light Roast For Filter Brewing

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ABOUT

This naturally processed Geisha from Minas Gerais, Brazil makes its second appearance at Seven Seeds and we couldn’t be more thrilled. This lot comes to us from Luiz Paulo, founder of Carmo Coffees and the visionary behind the renowned Santuário Sul project. This exceptional coffee benefits from his meticulous post-harvest drying techniques, which are designed to preserve the purity of flavour and showcase the inherent elegance of this highly sought-after varietal.

Santuário Sul was established by Luiz Paulo Dias Pereira in 2015, motivated to challenge global perceptions of Brazilian coffee through experimental processing and expanded cultivar selection. Alongside traditional Brazilian coffee varieties like Yellow Bourbon, the farm cultivates over 30 exotic coffee types. Progressive practices such as shade-grown cultivation and innovative drying methods contribute to a vibrant spectrum of flavour profiles.

Since its inception, Santuário Sul has earned a place in the Brazil Cup of Excellence four years in a row — a remarkable achievement. In 2021, Luiz’s naturally processed Yellow Bourbon secured 2nd place with an outstanding score of 90.14 points, underscoring his relentless commitment to quality and innovation. Luiz Paulo is a true pioneer in the industry, and we feel incredibly fortunate to showcase his work at Seven Seeds. It’s an honour to collaborate with him and the dedicated team at Carmo Coffees.

 

SOURCING

ORIGIN: Carmo de Minas, Minas Gerais, Brazil PRODUCER: Luiz Paulo VARIETIES: Geisha PROCESS: Natural ALTITUDE: 1100 - 1300 masl PARTNERS: Carmo Coffees QUALITY SCORE: 86.75 HISTORY: Fourth year of purchasing LOT SIZE: 240kgs HARVEST: July to Oct

The Santuario Sul Geisha, sourced by Seven Seeds, represents a compelling intersection of high-altitude Brazilian terroir and a globally celebrated cultivar. Grown by Luiz Paulo in the renowned Carmo de Minas, Minas Gerais region, this lot benefits from the specific microclimates found between 1100 and 1300 masl. The Geisha varietal is widely prized in the specialty industry for its distinct floral and tea-like clarity, often offering a sophisticated departure from traditional regional profiles.

By utilizing a natural process, the producers allow the coffee cherry to dry intact, which can often impart a heavier body and intensified sweetness to the final cup. When evaluating these characteristics, tasters may find it helpful to reference the flavor wheel to better identify the interplay between the bright Valencia orange acidity, the dried fruit sweetness of sultanas, and the rich, nutty finish of hazelnut praline. This coffee serves as a refined example of how careful processing and varietal selection continue to evolve the landscape of Brazilian coffee production.