Brazil Castanhas - Espresso

About This Coffee

This coffee is sourced from the Carmo de Cachoeira region in Sul de Minas, Mantiqueira De Minas, Minas Gerais, Brazil, at an altitude of 1050-1100 meters above sea level. It is a Yellow Bourbon variety with a cupping score of 83.3. The coffee is processed using the natural method with static-box drying, where cherries are dried in 1-meter-deep ventilated boxes with air circulating from below. On the fourth day, cherries are mixed to promote uniformity, then rest for 1-2 weeks before milling. This method brings out fruit-forward sweetness while retaining a smooth, nutty body. Flavor notes include fudge, milk chocolate, golden raisin, and rounded body. The coffee is produced by José Carlos and Flavio Reis through the Cocatrel Cooperative in Três Pontas.

Origin

Mantiqueira De Minas (Brazil)

Flavor Notes

Fudge, Golden Raisin

Roast Level

Medium

Processing

Natural

Typology

Arabica

Yellow Bourbon

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His Brew Roastery

His Brew Roastery was started in 2020 by brothers Josh and John in their parents' car porch in Shah Alam, using a 200g home roaster during Malaysia's lockdown. What began as a side project grew rapidly, moving to a commercial space in 2021 with a 3kg roaster before upgrading to a 6kg machine to meet demand. The roastery operates under a "No Fluff, Just Coffee" philosophy, letting each single origin speak for itself through small batch roasting and careful sourcing from Ethiopia, Colombia, Panama, and Indonesia. Josh, a former data analyst, handles the business side while John leads roasting, and the pair have sold over 100,000 bags nationwide since launch. Their name is a quiet nod to the brothers' faith, and that understated sincerity carries through in everything from their sourcing transparency to their partnerships with more than 20 independent establishments across Malaysia.

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