Farm & Family: Fazenda Bananal, Minas Gerais, Brazil — fourth-generation owner Carolina Attala and family oversee every harvest, drying batch, and quality check.
Key Specs:
Altitude ≈900–1,100 masl
Varietal 100 % Yellow Catuai
Process Natural, slow patio-drying for 14–18 days
Roast Medium espresso profile tuned for milk drinks
Tasting Notes Sweet caramel · Toasted hazelnut · Milk chocolate · Soft melon acidity
Espresso Recipe:
Ground coffee 19.5 g | 19 g for darker roast
Yield 39–40 g | 38–39 g for darker roast
Brew ratio 1 : 2
Time 27–28 s | 26–27 s for darker roast
Water temp 92 °C
Rest 27–35 days post-roast
Machine tip: Adjust dose to fit your portafilter basket (we use VST 20 g) and grind finer or coarser to hit the target time.
Hot Tips:
• Pre-heat your portafilter before dosing.
• Look for heavy, oily drips that become a steady stream by 8–10 seconds.
• Tweak grind size—not dose—to dial brew time.
From its caramel-sweet crema to its velvety milk integration, this specialty coffee roast delivers classic Brazilian comfort with family-farmed authenticity—perfect for café menus or your daily home latte.