Roasted - Brazil Natural William Franco

About the bean

Our new lot of Brazil Natural is a collaboration between neighbouring farmers in the Sul de Minas region. Like our first Brazil Natural, coffee grower William Franco is behind the current blend, co-created with fellow young-generation grower, Elisa. Both continue the family tradition of farming coffee to bring their legacy to new markets beyond Brazil, through sustainable practices and improved post-harvest methods combined with technological innovation.

Go, kids!

The Danielle&Elisa collaboration has created a coffee of outstanding balance and consistency they can reliably produce for a long time to come, so expect to see this Brazil Natural again and again. 

Of this duo of producers who share a similar terroir, one farm provided the distinctive cacao base and the other contributed a complex acidity to round out a cup we call our: sweet morning delight.

Salute the sun every day with our new chocolate-caramel Brazil Natural.

QUICK NOTES

Farm: Fazenda da Serra
Producers: Willian Franco
Region: Sul de Minas
Sub-region: Santana da Vargem, Tres Pontas, Campos Gerais
Community: Serras de Minas Group
Process: Natural wet separated
Altitude: 900 masl.
Varietals: Mundo novo
Screen Size: 15+
Drying Method: Sun-dried
Grain PRO: Yes
Direct Trade: Yes (bought directly from the farmer)

Cupping Notes: Chocolate, caramel, tea

Roasting recommendation: A solid base for espresso and espresso-based drinks, equally as good for drip brews. Sweet and creamy results in an Aeropress. Roasts well darker. Go lighter for nuance and citrus flavour. For an explanation of our different roasts, see here: http://greenbeanery.ca/pages/roasting-chart.

The Producers

Willian Franco, a Law graduate from PUC and former professional tennis player, has always been involved in coffee farming, starting from childhood when he accompanied his father. However, it was in the last 7 years that William took over the management of the property alongside his father and mother, and he currently lives on the farm with his family. Adelson, besides being a dentist by profession, has always had a passion for the land and coffee. He inherited part of the farm from his father and dedicated many years to coffee farming, with the support of his wife Fernanda, a trained psychologist. Together, they form a team united by love for the land and the production of specialty coffees. Lara, William's wife, and their five children also form part of this universe, contributing to the history and legacy of Fazenda Soledade.