Brazil Ipanema Gourmet RFA – Sustainable Estate Coffee from Southern Minas Gerais 1KG package.
Sourced from the scenic Ipanema Estate in Southern Minas Gerais, Brazil, this high-quality green coffee reflects decades of innovation and sustainable farming. Grown between 900–1,200 meters above sea level and processed using the pulped natural method, these beans are Rainforest Alliance Certified and come from the estate’s celebrated farms: Conquista, Rio Verde, and Capoeirinha.
In the cup, you’ll find aromas of chocolate, nuts, and panela sugar, with flavours of roasted almonds, chocolate, quince, and a long, malty chocolate aftertaste. A medium acidity and velvety body make this coffee smooth yet characterful. Thanks to careful environmental practices and cutting-edge post-harvest handling, every batch is consistent, clean, and full of nuance.
Perfect for filter, pour over, or smooth espresso, this bean suits a wide range of roast levels and brewing styles.
Best For:
- Light to medium roasts
- Filter, pour over, espresso, milk-based drinks
- Specialty coffee lovers & sustainable sourcing
Bean Details
- Origin: Southern Minas Gerais, Brazil
- Altitude: 900–1,200 meters above sea level
- Farms: Conquista, Rio Verde, Capoeirinha
- Process: Pulped Natural (semi-washed)
- Varietals: Yellow Bourbon, Acaia, Mundo Novo, Yellow Catuai, Yellow Icatu
- Cup Score: 82.50+
- Certification: Rainforest Alliance (RFA)
- Grade: NY 2/3 SS FC – Strictly Soft Fine Cup (high quality, minimal defects)
Package Include:
- 1KG Green Coffee Bean
When you see "NY 2/3 SS FC", it means the coffee falls between Grade 2 and Grade 3:
- It’s allowed to have between 5 and 12 defects per 300g of green beans.
- This is still very clean coffee, suitable for espresso, milk drinks, and home roasting.
- "Strictly Soft" means the coffee has a very clean, mild, sweet cup, with no harsh or astringent notes.
