Roast level: Medium
Characteristics: Lime, Bakers Chocolate, Dried Plum, Walnut
Varietals: Catucai, Mundo Novo, Catuai Red and Yellow
Processing: Pulped natural
Region: Cerrado, Minas Gerais
Importer: Genuine Origin
Size: 12 oz
Brazil, Cerrado Natural
Although Cerrado is a newer coffee-growing region in Brazil, it has quickly gained a reputation for producing high-quality specialty coffee that coffee lovers and roasters alike can depend on. Thanks to its consistent climate—with well-defined wet and dry seasons, abundant sunlight, and fertile soil—Cerrado delivers exceptional coffee harvests year after year. This consistency, paired with advanced farming techniques and the innovative spirit of its coffee producers, has made the region a powerhouse for specialty coffee.
Located in the southwest of Minas Gerais, Cerrado’s flat terrain sits at altitudes of 900 to 1,250 meters above sea level. This unique landscape allows for mechanical harvesting—something not possible in more mountainous coffee regions—which ensures precision and efficiency in bringing out the best from its beans.
But Cerrado is more than just coffee. It’s a vibrant and diverse ecosystem, stretching across more than 20% of Brazil as the largest savannah in South America. Home to forests, marshlands, and grasslands, it boasts some of the richest biodiversity on the planet—hosting about 5% of the world’s species.
For coffee enthusiasts who value both exceptional flavor and a deeper connection to where their coffee comes from, Cerrado is a region that offers much more than what’s in your cup. It’s a testament to nature’s balance and the dedication of farmers who make every sip a journey worth savoring.