Araponga - Brazil Natural

Araponga Natural – Sweet, Complex Brazil from Matas de Minas

🍫 Milk Chocolate // Apple // Macadamia // Toffee 🍎

Think creamy milk chocolate and buttery macadamia, lifted by a bright apple sweetness and finished with rich, lingering toffee. This is Brazil doing something really special.

The Araponga micro-region sits within Matas de Minas, Minas Gerais — nestled inside the Atlantic forest, one of Brazil's most biodiverse ecosystems and an exceptional environment for specialty coffee. Dramatic mountain terrain creates a fascinating range of microclimates, meaning a single farm can experience different conditions from one crop to the next, adding layers of nuance and complexity to every harvest.

This lot was processed with real care: after harvest, cherries were separated by density before heading to suspended drying beds. For the first two days, thicker layers encouraged natural fermentation of the fruit. Once moisture dropped, the layers were thinned and the beds covered — allowing a slow, uniform dry over around 10 days. The result is a beautifully clean natural with real depth.

🌍 Origin: Araponga, Matas de Minas, Brazil
🌱 Varietals: Mixed varieties
⛰️ Altitude: 950 – 1,400 masl
🌡️ Temperature: 15 – 21ºC
🔬 Process: Natural (suspended bed dried)

Brewing Suggestions

Filter: Bright and sweet — apple acidity, creamy macadamia, and milk chocolate depth.

Espresso: Rich toffee and chocolate. Add milk for a smooth, nutty latte with a gentle fruity sweetness.