Hints of: Roasted Almond, Dried Fruit, Golden Raisin

Varietals: Yellow Catuai, Topázio, Mundo, Novo & Yellow Bourbon

Process: Natural and Static Dried

Body: Medium

Acidity: Bright

Region: Sul de Minas

About the Coffee

Bela Vista Estate has been in Antônio Lima Reis’ family since 1923. As the third generation to manage the land, Antônio stays true to his family values of high-quality production and strong relationships between people and planet. Over 430 hectares are devoted to coffee, with a range of varieties grown including Yellow Catuai, Topázio, Mundo Novo, and Yellow Bourbon, as well as multiple processing methods.

With a reputation as a top-quality producer, Bela Vista brings together passion and tradition to deliver a coffee culture built on sustainable pillars. Antônio is a farmer who employs advanced agricultural practices to improve quality and efficiency on his estate. 

Coffee estates like Bela Vista take full advantage of Sul de Minas. The region’s mild climate allows Bela Vista to explore natural, washed, pulped natural and more esoteric fermentation processing methods. Complex aromas with high sweetness and notes of dried fruit and nuts are some of the highlights present in cup quality.

In the static dried process, the coffee dries slowly in specially adapted boxes that alternate heat and cold air in 12-hour cycles. Coffee cherries continue dehydrating slowly while in contact with other cherries allowing fruity and winey notes to bloom forth.

Why Roasting Rabbi Loves This Coffee

This is exactly that kind of flavor profile I am seeking. Natural processed, good body, flavors and notes that are varied and complex. This is a very well balanced cup, even a unami-like taste with a winey, deep flavor. It is most often through the natural and newer techniques that we get to taste the variation and depth of the beans. This is an excellent stand alone Brazil and also a fantastic blending base.