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Sul De Minas

Sul De Minas

We have selected an Arara varietal from Inácio Urban, prized for its high yield and nuanced cup: dark chocolate & sweet cherry.

£14.75
£14.75
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Volume

Character

We taste dark chocolate & sweet cherry.

Brewing

Recommended for espresso and filter.

Resting

We recommend resting our coffee inside its sealed bag for a minimum of 21 days to enjoy the best results.

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The Arara variety.

The Arara variety grows at 1,000 to 1,150 metres above sea level on Rio Brilhante, a 1,755-hectare farm run by Inacio Urban and his family.

Of this land, 840 hectares are devoted to coffee, while 566 are preserved, supporting both the environment and the local community through 87 permanent and 199 seasonal jobs.

A natural mutation of Obatá and Yellow Icatu, Arara is prized for its high yield, pest resistance and exceptional cup quality. Often called the “Brazilian Gesha,” it has achieved scores of 90 points and above in BSCA competitions.

The Producer

This coffee comes from Sul de Minas, Brazil, grown by Inácio Urban on Fazenda Rio Brilhante.

The farm sits at 900–1,150 metres above sea level, with gently rolling terrain and an average annual rainfall of around 1,500 mm.

The cherries are handpicked and sorted, then fermented for 48 hours under aerobic conditions.

They are sun-dried on concrete patios for 15 days, developing a clean, expressive profile.

  • Production Data

    Produced by Inácio Urban
    Region - Minas Gerais
    Grown at 900+ masl
    Varietal - Arara
    Harvest - May 2025
    Process - Natural

  • Natural

    Ripe cherries are dried whole commonly on patio’s, drying beds or even the bare earth allowing the bean to ferment naturally encased by its fruit.

    The cherries are turned regularly to reduce the risk of defects and ensure even drying.

    Once the cherries resemble raisins and the target parameters are met the coffee is hulled and sorted in the dry mill.

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