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Brazil Santos Coffee

Brazil Santos Coffee

$21.50 USD
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Size 12 oz

Description

Santos coffee refers to high-grade Brazilian Arabica beans shipped through the port of Santos in São Paulo state. It is a market name for pooled market-grade lots, not a specific variety or producing region. Santos coffee graded SSFC 17/18 meets high-quality standards for bean density, size, and uniformity. The "Strictly Soft" designation represents Brazil's highest cupping grade. Screen 17/18 ensures larger beans, while "Fine Cup" denotes a smooth, consistent, and clean cup profile.

Colipse's Brazil Santos coffee stands out as one of Brazil's best due to its specialty grade Arabica beans. This coffee is produced in the Minas Gerais region on farms ranging from 10 to 150 hectares at elevations of 950 to 1,100 meters. This coffee includes the Mundo Novo, Catuaí, and Acaia varietals.

ROAST LEVEL: Medium

BODY: Full

ACIDITY: Mild to Low

FLAVOR NOTES: Dark Chocolate, Brown Sugar, Caramel, Citrus

ALTITUDE: 950-1,100 masl

PRODUCER: Fazenda Capoeirinha

REGION: Sul de Minas

PROCESS: Natural (dry-processing)

VARIETALS: Mondo Novo, Acaia, Catuai, and Bourbon

HARVEST MONTHS: April - September

What is the History of Brazil Santos Coffee?

The history of Santos coffee is intertwined with Brazil's coffee production and trade. Coffee arrived in Brazil in 1727. By the 1840s, Brazil was the world's top coffee producer. The 19th century "Coffee Cycle" saw huge growth, especially in São Paulo, Minas Gerais, and Rio de Janeiro. "Santos" coffee was named after the port it's shipped from, not a specific region. Originally, Santos coffee was graded (Santos 1, Santos 2, etc.), but this led to quality issues. In the 1990s, Brazil changed its coffee laws, leading to better quality and transparency. Today, "Santos Coffee" is still a popular name for good quality Brazilian coffee.

How is Santos Coffee Produced?

Santos coffee production involves several essential steps, influenced by the specific regions and practices in Brazil. The most common varietals used are Mundo Novo, Acaia, Catuaí, and Bourbon. The region's flat terrain allows for mechanical harvesting of ripe cherries during the dry season, from April to September. Santos coffee is typically processed using the natural or dry method, where the entire coffee cherry is dried in the sun. After drying, the husk is removed, leaving the green bean. Some producers use the semi-washed or pulped natural method, while the fully washed or wet process is less common. Before shipping, the beans are sorted, graded, and packed into 60 kg bags, then transported to the Port of Santos for worldwide distribution.

What is the Flavor Profile of Brazil Santos Coffee?

Brazil Santos coffee offers versatile flavor profile. It has aromas of mandarin orange and roasted nuts, with initial tastes of dark chocolate, brown sugar, and citrus. This coffee is known for its low acidity, smooth creamy texture, and medium body. It also has a lingering caramel sweetness. Some also detect chocolate or nutty notes. While the flavor profile is generally consistent, regional variations exist. Minas Gerais offers balanced sweetness and chocolate-nut notes. Bahia is fruity, while São Paulo has brighter flavors with citrus and berry hints. Cerrado and Sul de Minas have fruitier undertones and chocolate-caramel notes, respectively. Campo das Vertentes offers a velvety body, fruity aroma, chocolate-nut notes, balanced acidity, and a prolonged caramel-chocolate aftertaste.

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About Santos Coffee

Brazil Santos coffee is produced by a diverse group, including small family farmers and large agribusinesses. Small to medium-sized farms, ranging from 10 to 150 hectares, dominate in Sul de Minas, often operated by families with generational expertise. In Espirito Santo, smallholders, frequently descendants of European immigrants, cultivate coffee. Some farms specialize in one coffee variety, while others grow multiple types for easier management. Despite these efforts, challenges persist for workers. About half of Brazil's coffee harvesters lack formal contracts, which excludes them from social security benefits. Additionally, some workers endure inadequate housing and limited access to essential services.

How to Make Brazil Santos Coffee?

Brazil Santos coffee can be brewed using various methods like drip, pour-over, French press, and cold brew. Use freshly roasted beans ground right before brewing. Water quality matters, so use filtered water. Adjust grind size based on your chosen method: medium-fine for drip and pour-over, fine for espresso, coarser for French press and cold brew. Drip and pour-over involve using filters and slowly pouring hot water over the grounds. French press requires steeping coarse grounds in hot water for 4-5 minutes before pressing. Cold brew involves steeping coarse grounds in cold water for 12-24 hours. Cafezinho, a traditional Brazilian method, uses finely ground coffee added to boiling water with sugar, then filtered. Brazil Santos is well-suited for drip, pour-over, Moka pot, and cold brew. Experiment to find your preferred brewing method.

What to know about Colipse's Brazil Santos coffee?

There are many aspects of Colipse's Brazil Santos coffee that customers should know about to help them decide if it's the right coffee for them. Brazil Santos is a medium "City" roast, single-origin Brazilian coffee. While there are various ways to brew this coffee, drip, pour-over, Moka pot, and cold brew methods truly unlock its potential. Brazil Santos is specialty coffee, roasted to order, and available in 12-ounce bags equipped with a degassing vent, barrier film lining, and a gusseted bottom structure to maintain peak freshness.

What coffee bean varieties are in Colipse's Brazil Santos?

The coffee bean varieties in Colipse's Brazil Santos are Mondo Novo, Acaia, and Catuai.

What certifications does Colipse's Brazil Santos have?

Colipse's Brazil Santos coffee is graded SSFC (Strictly Soft Fine Cup) 17/18. This certification ensures that the coffee meets specific quality standards, including bean density, size, and uniformity, which contribute to a consistent roast and cup quality.

How is Colipse's Brazil Santos coffee harvested?

Colipse's Brazil Santos coffee beans are harvested using mechanical harvesting with selective picking of ripe cherries.

How is Colipse's Brazil Santos coffee packaged?

Colipse's Brazil Santos Coffee is packaged in bags with a CO2 release valve, made from multi-layer protective film with an expandable base. This packaging ensures freshness by protecting the coffee from light, moisture, and oxygen. Orders are shipped in recyclable mailers and boxes via USPS, UPS, or FedEx, and typically arrive within 3-5 business days after roasting and packing.

What color are Colipse's Brazil Santos coffee beans?

Colipse's Brazil Santos coffee beans are a rich, medium-brown color, characteristic of a City roast.

What brewing methods are most suitable for Colipse's Brazil Santos coffee?

The brewing methods that are most suitable for Colipse's Brazil Santos coffee are pour over, drip, Moka pot, and cold brew. Brazil Santos coffee is roasted to a medium level, about halfway between the first and second cracks. This means that brewing with cold immersion or filter coffee methods will fully extract the coffee oils and flavors, resulting in a rich, full-bodied cup. The Brazil Santos medium roast helps to balance the acidity and sweetness in Chemex, Kalita Wave, or filter coffee machines, bringing the best of both worlds to your cup. Although there are many coffee beans and brewing methods that may be considered objectively suitable, it is important that people also choose the coffee beans that they enjoy the taste of, and highlight their personal preferences.

What is the net weight of Colipse's Brazil Santos coffee?

The net weight of Colipse's Brazil Santos Coffee Beans is 12 oz (340 grams). A 12 oz bag yields approximately 24-26 cups of drip coffee.

When is Colipse's Brazil Santos coffee roasted?

Colipses' Brazil Santos coffee beans and grounds are roasted in small batches only after you place your order, guaranteeing peak freshness and flavor in every cup. We roast them from Monday through Friday (and sometimes Saturdays) using commercial drum roasters for a balanced, nuanced taste. We fulfill orders daily and ship domestically via trusted business carriers.

What is the recommended shelf life for Colipse's Brazil Santos coffee?

Colipse’s Brazil Santos coffee beans have a recommended shelf life of 1 month once opened if stored in an airtight container. Coffee grounds are best used within 1–2 weeks. After these periods, the coffee remains safe to consume, though freshness and optimal flavor diminish.

What is the shipping fee for Colipse's Brazil Santos coffee?

We offer free shipping on all orders of our single-origin Brazilian coffee, available in whole bean or ground form. Our coffee is packed in freshness-preserving bags and shipped in recyclable packaging via USPS, UPS, or FedEx, typically arriving within 3-5 business days.