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Our premium Brazilian coffee beans feature 100% Brazilian Arabica beans with distinctive almond and chocolate notes. This light-roasted, smooth and mild coffee provides consistent quality for everyday brewing, particularly Americanos. Enjoy black to appreciate its subtle complexity or with milk for added creaminess.
Our 100% Brazilian Arabica Coffee Beans are light roasted to preserve the naturally smooth, mild character that Brazilian coffee is famous for. This is approachable, easy-drinking coffee without sharp acidity or overwhelming intensity.
Light roasting keeps the flavour clean and gentle, with subtle notes of almonds and chocolate. The smooth, mild body makes this an ideal everyday coffee for those who prefer their coffee straightforward and balanced rather than complex or bold.
Origin: 100% Brazilian Arabica
Roast: Light
Taste profile: Almonds, chocolate
Body: Smooth, mild
Acidity: Low, gentle
Best for: Americanos, filter coffee, everyday drinking, those new to specialty coffee
Drip Coffee Maker:
Grind: Medium
This is the ideal coffee for automatic drip machines
Produces a clean, easy-drinking cup
Perfect for large batches
Pour Over (V60, Chemex):
Grind: Medium
Coffee-to-water ratio: 1:16-1:17
Water temperature: 92-94°C
Brew time: 3-4 minutes
Creates a clean, mild cup with gentle chocolate notes
French Press:
Grind: Coarse
Steep time: 4 minutes
Water temperature: 92°C
Produces a smooth, mellow cup
Americano (from espresso):
Grind: Fine
Light roast can be challenging for espresso
Works better diluted as Americano
Extraction time: 28-32 seconds (longer due to light roast)
AeroPress:
Grind: Medium
Standard method works well
Steep time: 2 minutes
Creates a smooth, mild brew
Cold Brew:
Grind: Coarse
Steep time: 12-24 hours (room temperature or refrigerated)
Coffee-to-water ratio: 1:8
Brazilian coffee makes excellent cold brew - smooth and sweet
Espresso Machine:
Not ideal for traditional espresso
Light roast lacks the body and sweetness for milk drinks
Can work for straight shots if you prefer light, tea-like espresso
Moka Pot:
Grind: Medium-fine
Works, but better options exist for moka pot
Produces a light, gentle brew
Bean-to-Cup Machines:
Works well in automatic machines
Set to medium-low strength
Good for those who find traditional espresso too intense
Americano: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Perfect. This is what Brazilian light roast does best - clean, smooth, easy-drinking long blacks.
Filter Coffee (Drip): ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent. Ideal for morning pots of coffee - mild, approachable, never bitter.
Pour Over: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Very good. Clean and smooth, though less complex than Colombian.
Cold Brew: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Outstanding. The mild character and low acidity make this perfect for cold brewing.
Black Espresso: ⭐⭐ Limited. Light roast doesn't have the body or sweetness for traditional espresso. Better as Americano.
Cappuccino: ⭐⭐ Not recommended. Too light to stand up to milk.
Flat White: ⭐⭐ Not recommended. Flavours disappear under microfoam.
Latte: ⭐⭐ Not recommended. Milk overwhelms the delicate flavors.
Dairy Milk: Limited. The light roast gets lost in milk.
Oat Milk: ⭐⭐ Too mild for plant milk drinks.
Almond Milk: ⭐⭐ Flavours compete and both lose.
Soy Milk: ⭐⭐ Not a good match.
When to Choose Brazilian:
You prefer mild, smooth coffee over bold, intense coffee
You drink filter coffee or Americanos
You're new to specialty coffee and want something approachable
You make cold brew
You find most coffee too acidic or bitter
You want easy, everyday drinking coffee
Brazilian coffee beans are known for their smooth, mild body with low acidity and subtle sweetness. Unlike more acidic coffees from places like Kenya or Ethiopia, Brazilian beans offer a more approachable profile with nutty and chocolate notes
Brazil produces about one-third of the world's coffee, with good reason. The country's diverse growing regions offer varied conditions that contribute to distinctive coffee characteristics.
Most Brazilian coffee comes from four main states: Minas Gerais, São Paulo, Espírito Santo, and Bahia. Each area imparts slightly different qualities to the beans, from the nutty sweetness found in Minas Gerais to the balanced body typical of São Paulo's Mogiana region.
While Brazil has historically been known for large-scale production, many areas now focus on quality over quantity. Our Brazilian coffee beans showcase this commitment to excellence, delivering the smooth, low-acid profile that Brazilian coffee is famous for, alongside the subtle complexity that comes from careful cultivation and processing.
For the best Brazilian coffee experience:
Americano: Medium-fine grind, slightly cooler water (90-92°C) to highlight sweetness
Filter/Pour-Over: Medium grind, slow pour to extract the chocolate notes
French Press: Coarse grind, 4-minute steep for enhanced body
Espresso: Though less common for Brazilian beans, a fine grind produces a smooth shot
Brazilian coffee's natural low acidity makes it forgiving across various brewing methods, perfect for consistent daily enjoyment.
Brazilian coffee beans are known for their smooth, mild body with low acidity and subtle sweetness. Unlike more acidic coffees from places like Kenya or Ethiopia, Brazilian beans offer a more approachable profile with nutty and chocolate notes. This makes them perfect for everyday drinking and an excellent base for espresso blends. Brazil's varied growing regions and climate contribute to beans that are consistent and balanced, with a gentle complexity rather than sharp, bright flavours.
Most Brazilian coffee undergoes either natural (dry) or pulped natural (semi-washed) processing. The natural process, where coffee cherries dry in the sun with the fruit intact, enhances sweetness and body while reducing acidity. The pulped natural method, where the skin is removed but the mucilage remains during drying, creates a middle ground between the fruitiness of natural processing and the clarity of fully washed coffees. These methods complement the characteristics of Brazilian beans and help develop their signature smooth, nutty profile.
Brazil grows primarily Arabica varieties, which account for about 70% of the country's coffee production. Common varieties include Mundo Novo, Catuaí, Bourbon, and Acaiá. Each variety contributes different characteristics to the final cup. Mundo Novo offers a sweet-toned, full-bodied profile, while Catuaí provides balanced flavours with gentle sweetness. These varieties thrive in Brazil's growing conditions and form the foundation of the country's distinctive coffee profile.
Brazilian and Colombian coffees represent two distinct South American profiles. Brazilian beans typically feature lower acidity, a smoother body, and nutty, chocolate notes. Colombian beans often present brighter acidity, more pronounced fruit notes, and a more complex flavour profile. The difference stems from growing conditions – Colombia's higher altitudes and predominant washed processing versus Brazil's lower elevations and preference for natural processing. Both are excellent, but Brazilian coffee tends to be more approachable for everyday drinking.
Brazilian coffee beans shine in brewing methods that highlight their smooth body and subtle sweetness. Many coffee lovers prefer them as Americanos or filter coffee, where the gentle almond and chocolate notes can develop fully. The low acidity makes Brazilian coffee excellent for cold brew as well. While these beans can be used for espresso, they particularly excel in longer extractions that allow their natural sweetness to emerge. Enjoy black to appreciate the subtle complexity, or with a touch of milk to enhance the chocolate notes.
Store your Brazilian coffee beans in an airtight container away from light, heat, and moisture. Unlike some higher-acid coffees that benefit from degassing, Brazilian beans can be enjoyed soon after roasting due to their naturally lower acidity. For optimal freshness, purchase in quantities you'll use within 3-4 weeks and grind just before brewing. This will ensure you experience the full range of subtle flavours these smooth, approachable beans have to offer.
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