BRAZIL
Natural
Grade SSFC/17/18
REGION: Sul de Minas
ALTITUDE: 950 to 1,100 M above sea level
PROCESSING: Natural
VARIETAL: Mundo Novo, Catuai, Icatu and Bourbon
Brazil, known as the coffee pot of the world, is the largest coffee producing nation, growing approximately one-third of the world’s coffee. Brazil also grows 80% of the world’s Arabica beans. The home of the largest coffee estates and the most cooperatives in Brazil, the region of Sul de Minas, produces the top cupping Brazilian coffee. Gentle rainfall on the region’s rolling hills combines with a mild climate to produce the best coffee beans. More than half of these farms are small to medium sized (10-150 hectares) and may have been farming coffee for generations.
Tasting Notes: An elegant, smooth cup with cocoa note
CUPPING NOTES: Mild Acidity, Medium Body, Chocolate, Lemongrass, Roasted Almonds, Clean and Sweet.
How long does coffee last?
|
Unopened Sealed |
Pantry |
Freezer |
|---|---|---|
|
Ground Coffee |
3 - 5 months |
1 - 2 years |
|
Whole Bean Coffee |
6 - 9 months |
2 - 3 years |
|
Opened |
Pantry | Freezer |
| Ground Coffee |
3 - 5 months |
3 - 5 months |
| Whole Bean Coffee |
6 months |
2 years |
Commonly Asked Questions:
How to tell if Coffee is bad?
The best way to tell if it has gone bad is to use your sense of smell. If coffee has gone bad, the pleasant aroma will be gone and with it much of the taste. Using this coffee will not harm you, but will just not have much flavor if the smell is gone. It may also lose its deep dark color and appear a lighter brown.
How to store coffee beans to extend its shelf life?
Coffee does degrade over time and it degrades faster depending on the surface area - which means that the whole beans will keep longer than ground coffee. The best way to store these beans is to place them in an air-tight container in the freezer. You should grind fresh only the amount you plan to use that day to avoid unnecessary exposure. Storing coffee in this way will keep out moisture and other contaminants.
How to store ground coffee to extend its shelf life?
The best way to store ground coffee to keep it fresh longer is by storing it in your freezer immediately after use. Storing coffee in the freezer does not freeze the coffee, so it is always ready for use without any defrosting.
