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    Sitio Maranhão - Experimental Brazil

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    86.25 Cup Score

    This naturally processed Yellow Catuai from Sítio Maranhão has been through a 72-hour fermentation before drying slowly on patios by the farmhouse. The result is a clean, sweet and complex cup that reflects the care behind every step. Picked at peak ripeness, the cherries take a short tractor ride from the fields to the fermentation tanks, then spend several weeks drying in the sun under close watch.

    Yellow Catuai matures more slowly than red varieties, helping to build layered acidity and depth. It’s a small-lot coffee, made with precision and patience by a family determined to get the best from their harvest. The Betti family have been experimenting with extended fermentation for a few years, and this release is a standout example of what they’ve achieved.

    Processing method
    Experimental
    Main flavour notes
    Hazelnut | Brown Sugar | Green Apple
    Varietal
    Yellow Catuai
    Harvest period
    2024
    Species
    Arabica
    Region
    Minas Gerais, Brazil
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    101kg left
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    Cupping Report

    By Alex Green from
    86.25
    CUP SCORE
    Fragrance
    8.0
    Flavor
    8.0
    Acidity
    7.75
    Aftertaste
    8.0
    Balance
    8.25
    Body
    8.25
    Overall
    8.0

    Cupping Notes

    A sweet and nutty cup with hazelnut and brown sugar leading both in aroma and flavour. Layers of nougat and green apple add interest, with a touch of white grape brightness lifting the profile. Syrupy in body and well-balanced throughout, it finishes clean with a fresh, lingering sweetness.
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    Alex Green
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    Meet your producer

    Name The Betti Family
    Location Minas Gerias, Brazil See on a map

    Set among the rolling hills of Minas Gerais, Sítio Maranhão is a small, family-run farm led by brothers Josiel and Jeferson Betti, alongside their wives Jessica and Cleissimara. The brothers manage the harvest, selecting only the ripest cherries, while Jessica and Cleissimara oversee the post-harvest process with care and consistency.

    With just 300 bags produced each year, quality control is everything. The Betti family have been refining small-scale fermentations in recent seasons, and their dedication is paying off. They’re part of a wider community of producers showing that Brazil’s best coffees often come from its smallest farms.

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    Cargo

    Countries of operation Brazil
    Established date 2018

    Cargo connects roasters with underrepresented coffee producers in Brazil through long-term, transparent partnerships. With a focus on quality, traceability, and impact, they work with farmers who are committed to consistently producing exceptional coffees. Their mission is to unlock potential at origin and bring the benefits of specialty coffee to communities that deserve greater visibility and opportunity.
    £16.95
    As low as: £17.27
    £16.95
    Cupping Score
    86.25
    Processing method
    Experimental
    Varietal
    Yellow Catuai
    Main flavour notes
    Hazelnut | Brown Sugar | Green Apple
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