• Rio Brilhante
  • Rio Brilhante
  • Rio Brilhante
  • Rio Brilhante

Rio Brilhante

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Rio Brilhante is an innovative and highly productive farm, and this variety, Aramosa, is a highlight from the many coffees in production. Aramosa is a hybrid that is naturally low in caffeine. We were fortunate enough to visit Rio Brilhante in the summer of 2023 and taste this coffee at its point of origin. The cup is mellow and sweet, with chocolate, dried fruit, and citrus notes.

Origin: Minas Gerais, Brazil
Processing: Natural
Varietal: Aramosa

Elevation: 1150 MASL
Tasting Notes: Chocolate, Raisin, Citrus

Fazenda Rio Brilhante sits within a micro region called Pantano, which is located in the agricultural heavy state of Minas Gerais, Brazil. Pantanto is known for its well-defined seasons, consistent seasonal rain, and overall favorable climate for coffee production. Specifically, these conditions are ideal for producing natural processed coffees, which represents on average 80% of the production on the farm. Rio Brilhante is a large farm, as is typical in Brazil, consisting of 45 unique sections that present their own unique terroir and micro-climate. The sections are separated by large trees such as grevillea and mahogany, which act as a natural divider between the coffee sections and also the untouched areas, preserving the biodiversity of the farm. In 2020, Rio Brilhante was awarded first place in the Ethics and Traceability Award given to farms for their commitment to and development of programs to develop people, preserve the environment, and promote responsible agribusiness. This variety, Aramosa, is a hybrid of Coffea Arabica and Coffea Racemosa. The idea behind the crossbreed was to create a varietal that inherited valuable aspects from both species. The Coffea Racemosa imparted its low caffeine and drought resistance, while Arabica imparted its flavor. Aramosa is very unique in that it is naturally low in caffeine without going through a decaffeination process.

Our coffee bags are now recyclable - just return your used bag to any of our cafés and we'll take care of the rest.

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