Zab Cafe
Joyeux Roger

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Bean Source Country: Brazil
Bean Source Region: Minas Gerais
Varietal: Yellow Catucai, Mundo Novo, Red Catuai, Topázio
Process: Natural
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San Cafe is an independent B-Corp certified cooperative from the Campo das Vertentes region in the state of Minas Gerais, Brazil. San Cafe brings together 20 member farms and supports 400 small-scale producers, sharing a collective vision focused on sustainability, quality, and community impact. The cooperative proudly combines its rich coffee-growing tradition, dating back to 1860, with modern initiatives promoting environmental preservation and social progress.

Cooperative programs like Beyond Borders provide small producers with tools and technical support, helping them gain recognition and increase the value of their work. Through educational workshops and youth training programs, San Cafe invests in the future of its communities, fostering sustainable growth and opportunities for all.

San Cafe achieved carbon neutrality in 2020, becoming a pioneer in environmentally responsible coffee production. Their efforts include restoring biodiversity, planting native trees, and conducting research to reduce the carbon footprint at the farm level.

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    Victoria S-C

    830 roasts rated, avg score of 4.34

    5.00 - Average

    Latte made with this espresso as a 5!

    Cupping Method:At Upper L'cut

    2 months ago · See more from Victoria
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    Theo Chan, Managing Editor

    1854 roasts rated, avg score of 4.31

    5.00 - Average

    4.50 - Aroma

    5.00 - Finish

    5.00 - Flavor

    4.50 - Acidity

    5.00 - Balance

    As an espresso, this coffee opens with earthy depth and a core of chocolate, followed by notes of cherry, caramel, and a hint of tamarind that adds gentle complexity. The shot feels balanced from start to finish, with medium acidity that keeps it lively without pushing too bright. It has a smooth, approachable profile with enough fruit and sweetness to stay interesting while still leaning comforting and grounded.
    2 months ago · See more from Theo

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Bean Source Country: Brazil
Brazil, the world's largest coffee producer, has traditionally been known for its vast output of commodity-grade coffee, including a significant volume of Robusta beans. However, in recent years, the country has made a concerted effort to enhance the quality of its microlots, aiming to solidify its reputation within the specialty coffee sector including greater cultivation of higher-quality Arabica. These initiatives have contributed to developing coffee microlots with distinct flavor profiles, with Brazilian coffee notably known for rich notes of chocolate, nuts, and fruit.
Bean Source Region: Minas Gerais
Brazil's shift from commodity production to specialty grade Arabica has resulted in the Minas Gerais region producing coffee renowned for its outstanding quality and rich flavors. The state's unique combination of high altitude, fertile soil, and favorable climate provides ideal growing conditions for coffee, resulting in beans with a well-balanced profile characterized by a pleasant aroma, mild acidity, and a smooth, full-bodied taste.
Espresso
Espresso is a concentrated coffee beverage brewed by forcing hot water through finely-ground coffee beans under high pressure. It is characterized by its rich flavor and distinctive crema, which is the creamy layer that forms on top of the extracted process. When evaluating espresso, coffee experts often focus on key tasting characteristics such as aroma, flavor, body, and aftertaste. Aroma refers to the fragrant smells released during brewing, while flavor encompasses the coffee's overall taste profile, including notes of sweetness, bitterness, acidity, and richness. Body refers to the coffee's texture or mouthfeel, with descriptors like full-bodied, medium-bodied, or light-bodied. Aftertaste, or the finish, pertains to the lingering flavors and sensations experienced after swallowing the coffee. A well-prepared espresso is prized for its balance and complexity, combining these sensory attributes into a harmonious whole.

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