Brazil Roberto Bernardes Sitio Taquara Anaerobic Fermentation             

Blood orange, brazil nut, green apple
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Bag Weight 60 KG BAG
Harvest Season 2021/22
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Lot Number P8001607-3
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About This Coffee

Roberto Bernardes is an innovative young farmer from the community of Morro Grande in Poço Fundo, Southern Minas Gerais (aka the Sul de Minas coffee region). His 20 hectare farm Sitio Taquara sits at 1,200masl. Roberto has been experimenting with extended fermentation without innoculants with around 10% of his production and this lot is the fruit of that experimentation.

Origin Brazil
Harvest Season 2021/22
Producer Type Single Estate
Farm Name Sitio Taquara
Processing Natural/Dry Processed
Processing Description Natural with Extended Anoxic fermentation
Plant Species Arabica
Variety Catuai
Coffee Grade BRA CA FW FC NY 2/3 SC 15/16
Screen Size 15/16
Bag Weight 60 KG BAG
Bag Types Grain Pro / Ecotact

The Region

Sitio Taquara is a leader in the coffee community of Morro Grande. It provides services to various neighbours in drying, processing and temporary storage. This microregion is knonwn for high quality coffee and Sitios are all eager to try new methods to improve the quality of their coffees. Sul de Minas (South Minas) is the largest coffee growing region in Brazil and the world, and is home to some of the best coffees in Brazil. The region is characterised by mountainous terrain, rich fertile soil and vast natural reserves of Brazil’s Atlantic Rainforest. The favourable climate and relief, together with handmade coffee production, are the secrets of the award-winning region. The factors for success are a dedication at all stages of production, solid infrastructure and investment in research. 

The Process

Red and yellow catuai cherries are harvested and then fermented in sealed drums for up to 8 days. The fermented cherries are then sun dried on raised beds followed by 4 days on patio and finally finished in a mechanical dryer. 

  • Farm Name Sitio Taquara
  • Producer Type Single Estate
  • Processing Natural/Dry Processed
  • Processing Description Natural with Extended Anoxic fermentation
  • Bag Types Grain Pro / Ecotact
  • Plant Species Arabica
  • Variety Catuai
  • Screen Size 15/16
  • On Sale No
  • Top Lot Yes
  • Price Per Kg £6.75
  • Status Spot
  • Coffee Grade BRA CA FW FC NY 2/3 SC 15/16
  • CTRM Contract Number P8001607-3
  • Origin Brazil
  • Warehouse Vollers Group Uk