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Sweetness: Cocoa
Acidity: Dried Apricot
Aftertaste: Peanut Butter -
Brazil – Fazenda do Cruzeiro
Producer: Ivan Junqueira Ribeiro
Region: Campo das Vertentes
Variety: Yellow Catucaí
Process: Natural
Harvest: 2025-2026 -
Process
Only fully ripe cherries are harvested using a combination of mechanical and selective hand picking. After harvest, the cherries are dried on concrete patios for around 20–25 days, depending on the weather. This traditional natural process creates a sweet, full-bodied cup with notes of cocoa, peanut butter, and dried fruit.
History
Established in 1923, Fazenda do Cruzeiro is a family-owned farm in Brazil's Campo das Vertentes region. The 1,021-hectare estate is managed by Ivan Junqueira Ribeiro and produces several coffee varieties, combining generations of coffee-growing experience with modern, sustainable farming practices. The farm is a member of Sancoffee, a specialty coffee cooperative that helps producers focus on quality, traceability, and long-term partnerships.