This single-origin coffee from Brazil comes from Fazenda Vila Boa in the Campo das Vertentes region of Minas Gerais. Cultivated at altitudes between 965 and 1,208 meters, this Red Bourbon variety undergoes a natural fermentation process in barrels for 72 hours. The farm holds Rainforest Alliance certification and operates with carbon-positive production. The coffee scores 86.5 points on the SCA scale and features tasting notes of strawberry, jam, and rum, with medium body and medium acidity.
Minimal Coffee Roasters is a one person operation run by Vicente, who handles everything from roasting to grinding and shipping. True to the name, the philosophy follows a less is more principle: artisanal slow roasting designed to respect each bean's essence, no additives, no shortcuts. All coffees meet specialty grade at 80 or above on the SCA scale, and the roastery works with seasonal lots to keep the selection fresh and current. Vicente ships across Spain, serving cities from Seville to Barcelona, and is known for a personal touch that extends to handwritten notes in every order.
