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DBarbosa Caramelo - Natural Brazil

All Year Round Natural Brazil Green Coffee Beans

Staple

84.25 Cup Score

Coffee has been passed down in the Barbosa family since Elias Barbosa, great-grandfather of today's head of the family, Danilo Barbosa. Danilo now runs the family's farms with his sons Vitor Marcelo and Sergio Ricardo and the wider family, selling through their own export brand, DBarbosa, from Carmo do Paranaíba in Minas Gerais. The family's standing is well established: in 2021, Vitor Marcelo's lot from Fazenda Cachoeira won Brazil's Cup of Excellence, the top scoring coffee in the country that year.

Caramelo comes from Sucuri, another of the family's farms, in Cerrado Mineiro, and it is a natural Topázio, a yellow-cherry Brazilian cross of Mundo Novo and Yellow Catuaí. The region is a high, largely flat plateau in western Minas Gerais and the first Brazilian coffee region to earn a protected designation of origin, and its clearly defined wet and dry seasons give a dry, sunny harvest that is ideal for drying whole cherries. It's a dependable natural built to anchor espresso and blends, which is why it's the natural at the heart of our staple subscription.

A Reliable Choice

The backbone of our range. We work hard to keep them available year-round.

Processing Method
Natural
Main Flavour Notes
Hazelnut | Walnuts | Caramel | Dulce De Leche
Varietal
Topázio
Harvest Period
2025
Altitude
800 to 1,300 masl
Screen Size
+14
Species
Arabica
Original Packaging
Grain Pro in Jute Sacks
Region
Cerrado Mineiro, Minas Gerais, Brazil
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Recommended Brewing Method
Mild Filter , Espresso (milk based) , Espresso (black) , Stovetop Moka Pot
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A Reliable Choice

The backbone of our range. We work hard to keep them available year-round.

How Much Do You Need?

EU Warehouse — Same-Day Dispatch
  • Shipped from our EU warehouse via UPS with no duties or customs fees.
  • Order before 12:00 PM Mon–Fri for same-day dispatch.
  • Free shipping over €100.
  • Express delivery available.
Weight   Availability Price per kg Total Price Price per kg
0.5kg   59 left €30,80/kg €15,40 Inc. VAT €14,95 Excl. VAT €30,80/kg
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1kg   97 left €22,61/kg €22,61 Inc. VAT €21,95 Excl. VAT €22,61/kg
Best Value
5kg   45 left €19,35/kg €96,77 Inc. VAT €93,95 Excl. VAT €19,35/kg

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Want to sample before you purchase?

Type Total Price Total Price
50g Unroasted Sample €6,96 Inc. VAT €5,95 Excl. VAT
30g Roasted Sample €9,30 Inc. VAT €7,95 Excl. VAT

Roasted samples are roasted using the most suitable representative profiles and may delay delivery.

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Our Guarantees

Quality Guaranteed

If quality doesn’t match the listing, we’ll refund or credit you – no fuss. Read more

Sealed Securely, Delivered Quickly

We ship quickly in secure, specially designed, sealed packaging to keep your green coffee fresh. Read more

Transparency You Can Trust

We share full harvest, origin, and quality info up front - no vague claims or guesswork.

Cupping Report

By Alex Trasmundi from Roastery Manager at Bean Coffee
84.25
CUP SCORE
Fragrance
8.0
Flavor
7.5
Acidity
7.5
Aftertaste
8.0
Balance
7.5
Body
7.75
Overall
8.0
Report By
Alex Trasmundi

Roastery Manager at Bean Coffee

Liverpool, UK

Quality Control

All checks passed
Water Activity
0.53aw

Target < 0.65

Moisture
10.1%

Target 10-12%

Bean Density
662g/L

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Meet your producer

Name DBarbosa (the Barbosa Family)
Location Cerrado Mineiro, Minas Gerais, Brazil See on a map

DBarbosa is the Barbosa family's own export brand, run from Carmo do Paranaíba in Minas Gerais, Brazil. Coffee has passed down the family since Elias Barbosa, great-grandfather of today's head of the family, Danilo Barbosa, who now runs the farms with his sons Vitor Marcelo and Sergio Ricardo and the wider family. Their farms include Sucuri, where Caramelo is grown, and Fazenda Cachoeira, whose lot from Vitor Marcelo won Brazil's Cup of Excellence in 2021, the top scoring coffee in the country that year.

The family farms in Cerrado Mineiro, a high, largely flat plateau in western Minas Gerais and the first Brazilian coffee region to earn a protected designation of origin. Its clearly defined wet and dry seasons give a dry, sunny harvest, ideal for drying whole cherries for natural processed coffee.

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Meet your sourcing partner

Dbarbosa Coffee

Countries of operation Brazil
Established date 1980

DBarbosa Coffee is a Brazilian family business based in the Cerrado Mineiro. The story began in 1980, when Danilo Barbosa and his father, Jairo Barbosa de Paula, took the first steps on a small property in the Cerrado, drawn by its favourable topography for agriculture. More than forty years on, Danilo leads the business alongside his family.

The business has moved from commercial production into specialty. Since 2018 DBarbosa has been dedicated to specialty coffee, and in 2021 they became Brazilian Cup of Excellence Champions. Their offer still spans a wide range, from commercial coffees to competition champions, backed by almost five decades of production and market experience.

Today the family's production units cover 3,322 hectares across four municipalities, with 983 hectares in coffee and more than 1,000 hectares preserved. A team that includes two Q Graders, agricultural engineers, farm managers and a dedicated European Union representative runs the operation from farm to export.

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Source Sweetness: Explore Our Natural Process Collection

Bold, jammy, and full-bodied. Our naturals are sourced for intense fruit character and syrupy sweetness.

Small-batch friendly: Bags from 0.5kg to 30kg.

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    Very fast delivery and top quality beans - I ordered 3 types and each bean roasts superbly with no defects. Highly recommend.

How we package
our coffees

Barrier packaging designed for specialty coffee.

We use Ecotact bags because they offer high-barrier protection against oxygen, moisture, and external contaminants. This helps preserve the quality, aroma, and flavour potential of your green coffee during transport and storage. They're trusted by top producers and importers worldwide.

Heat-Sealed for Maximum Protection

Every bag is professionally heat sealed at our warehouse to lock in freshness. This creates a secure seal that prevents exposure to air or humidity - keeping your green coffee stable, even over long periods.

Convenient Resealable Zip Closures

Once opened, each bag has a resealable zip to help you store and protect the rest of your coffee between roasts. It’s a simple way to reduce waste and maintain freshness - especially helpful for home roasters or sampling.

Portion sizes for any roaster.

Whether you're roasting at home or running a production line, we've got a size to suit. Choose from 0.5kg, 1kg, or 5kg bags - all packed with the same level of care. Smaller volumes make it easy to try new coffees without the commitment.

Responsible packaging choices.

Our bags are made from Graded 7 multi-layer recyclable plastic. While they may not go in your home recycling bin, they are accepted by specialist facilities. More importantly, they reduce waste by dramatically extending the shelf life of your green coffee.

Frequent Questions

Is your coffee unroasted?

Yes – all the coffee we sell is raw, unroasted green coffee unless clearly marked as a roasted sample. It might sound obvious, but it's one of the most common questions we get! If you're buying from us, you're getting green coffee ready for roasting.

How long does delivery take, and can I track my order?

We usually pack and dispatch orders within 1–2 working days. Once it’s on the move, you’ll get a tracking link so you can follow it all the way to your door.

For UK and EU deliveries, most orders arrive within 2–5 working days. International shipping can take a little longer depending on customs, but we’ll keep you updated every step of the way.

If you need your coffee urgently, you can select an express shipping option at checkout.

How does your quality guarantee work?

We stand by every coffee we offer — if the quality doesn’t match the listing, we’ll refund or credit you. No fuss.

We work directly with specialty producers and sourcing partners who are deeply connected to their regions. Every coffee is selected based on quality, transparency, and value — and we always share the details up front, from processing to cupping scores.

If something feels off when your coffee arrives, just get in touch. We’ll put it right, every time.

Will I need to pay customs duties or taxes?

No. If you’re ordering from the UK or the Europe, there are no customs charges or hidden fees.

We ship UK orders from our UK warehouse and EU orders from our EU-based warehouse, so everything stays within the region.

For UK customers, the price you see on the product page is the final price.

For EU customers, VAT rates vary by country, so your final price (including the correct local VAT) is shown clearly at the final step of checkout before you pay.

What payment methods do you accept?

We accept all major credit and debit cards (Visa, Mastercard, Amex), plus PayPal. You can also use gift cards at checkout. If your gift card doesn’t cover the full amount, you can easily top it up with another payment method.

How does your pricing work?

We keep our pricing simple, transparent, and fair. What you see on the product page is the final price per bag - no hidden fees, no surprises at checkout.

Prices are based on the coffee's quality, variety, processing method, and how it's sourced. We offer multiple sizes (from 0.5kg to 5kg), with smaller sizes priced to include repacking and packaging costs. Shipping is free, and VAT is already included in the price you see.

Do you offer any roasting advice for green coffee?

Absolutely. We work with roasters of all levels – from complete beginners to seasoned pros – and we’re always happy to share what we know.

You’ll find starter tips and roast profiles on our blog, or you can drop us a message if you’ve got questions about a specific coffee. A medium roast is usually a great place to start - it gives you a balanced view of the coffee’s flavour, and you can adjust from there.

What is your return policy if I'm not satisfied with the coffee do you offer any guarantees?

We want you to be happy with every coffee you try. If something doesn’t feel right - whether it’s a quality issue or your order isn’t what you expected - just get in touch. We’ll always do our best to put it right, whether that means a replacement, refund, or store credit.

Is there any customer support available if I have questions after purchasing or if something goes wrong?

Definitely. We’re here to help before, during, and after your order. If you have any questions about your coffee, roasting, or if something’s gone wrong with your delivery, just reach out. We’re a small team, but we’re quick to reply and always happy to sort things out.

You can contact us by email (hello@greencoffeecollective.com) or through the form on our website whatever works best for you.

What do your flavour notes mean?

Flavour notes describe the natural characteristics found in the coffee - shaped by things like variety, processing, and how it’s cultivated.

You might notice hints of chocolate, red fruit, florals or citrus. These aren’t added flavours - they’re subtle notes that come through when a coffee is grown, processed, and roasted with care. We include detailed origin info and flavour profiles on every product page to help you choose the right coffee for your taste.

Can I sample the coffee before purchasing?

Yes - we offer samples for nearly all of our coffees. There’s a small fee to cover the cost of packaging, green coffee, and prep, but it’s a great way to try before committing to a larger order.

Samples may not be available on limited-release or rare coffees due to low stock. If you’re unsure, just get in touch - we’re happy to help you find the right fit.

Unfortunately we can't offer samples in the EU yet.

How does the Cupping Score translate into taste or quality?

The cupping score is a quality grading system used by coffee professionals. It’s based on how a coffee tastes in a controlled tasting — looking at things like sweetness, balance, acidity, and complexity.

80–84 = Clean and consistent with good flavour — great everyday coffees.

85–87 = More complexity, distinct flavours, and refined sweetness.

88+ = Exceptional – rare, expressive coffees with standout characteristics.

Scores help you understand what to expect in the cup, but taste is personal. We include flavour notes and process details on every product page to help you find what suits your style best.

What’s the best way to brew this coffee once it’s roasted?

That depends on the coffee and how you like to drink it — but most of our coffees will shine as a filter brew (like V60, Chemex, or batch brew) or as a single origin espresso.

We’ve grouped our coffees into helpful collections like Espresso, Fruity Filter, and Cold Brew to guide you toward the right fit. Once roasted, feel free to experiment - you’ll quickly discover what brings out the best in each bean.