Brazil – Jean Vilhena (Lot 56), Catuai – Washed
Tastes of: Jasmine, lemon/lime and orange zest with a juicy body and crisp finish
We discovered this exceptional coffee from the team at Minas Hill during an impromptu cupping session one afternoon. Among a lineup of outstanding coffees, two stood out — and this washed Brazilian was particularly exciting. Washed coffees from Brazil are less common than their pulped natural counterparts, making this one especially noteworthy. What truly set it apart, though, were its bright, floral characteristics — a rarity for coffees from this region and a testament to the incredible processing work done at the farm and by the team at Eldorado Specialty Coffee.
Jean Vilhena’s Santa Monica farm is part of the Eldorado Specialty Coffee family — a collective of farms with over a century of coffee-growing tradition in Brazil’s renowned Alta Mogiana region. Drawing on their deep technical expertise, the Eldorado team carefully selects the most suitable processing method for each batch, ensuring the highest quality in every cup.
Keen to learn how we brew, follow along our favourite preparations – here.
