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About Brazil Ana Paula Camara Natural
We purchased this lovely coffee some months ago but have yet to offer it to our roasting customers. It is from a single farm in the south of Minas Gerais (Minas Sul), Brazil and was one of the winners of the Minasul Contest for the 23/24 harvest, having been harvested in 2024. We came upon this lot in summer of 2024 and bought the only couple of bags that were available.
The Minasul is held in Belo Horizonte Brazil and coincides with International Coffee Week there. It's intent is to rank and celebrate specialty coffee from that region, from selected farms and cooperatives. The competition is organized by an exporter with whom we work, and they invite producers who utilize the 'controlled fermentation technology' that the exporter employs in their Artisan series of coffee. The event culminates in the selection of the top 10 finalists, whose
exceptional coffees were showcased, providing each winner with a
platform to connect with industry leaders and coffee enthusiasts from
around the world. It is also held to show off the technological advancement of processes developed by the exporter and which are used by participating producers.
Among the highlighted farms was Serra do Carmo. The Serra do Carmo farm boasts a rich history that dates back to 1929, beginning with Anita, the grandmother of Ricardo, the current owner. Anita received the farm as a wedding gift when she married Tomé Moreira, and together they built a legacy, raising six children. This heritage passed through generations, with José Moreira, their eldest son, eventually becoming the steward before it was handed down to Ricardo and his wife, Ana Paula Costa Camara, who now oversee its operations. The farm's dedication to quality and innovation was recognized when Ana Paula's coffee earned third place at this prestigious International Coffee Week competition. The coffee scored 90 points in the Minasul competition.
Among the highlighted farms was Serra do Carmo. The Serra do Carmo farm boasts a rich history that dates back to 1929, beginning with Anita, the grandmother of Ricardo, the current owner. Anita received the farm as a wedding gift when she married Tomé Moreira, and together they built a legacy, raising six children. This heritage passed through generations, with José Moreira, their eldest son, eventually becoming the steward before it was handed down to Ricardo and his wife, Ana Paula Costa Camara, who now oversee its operations. The farm's dedication to quality and innovation was recognized when Ana Paula's coffee earned third place at this prestigious International Coffee Week competition. The coffee scored 90 points in the Minasul competition.
- Country: Brazil
- Farm: Serra do Carmo
- Producer: Ana Paula Camara
- Region: Sul de Minas
- City: Carmo da Cachoeira - Minas Gerais
- SCA Score: 90
- Variety: Arara
- Screen: 16/18
- Process: Natural with controlled fermentation
- Altitude: 950 meters
Ana Paula Camara, second from left, with her Minasul award.
The Arara variety was introduced in 2012 by Fundação Procafé after fifteen years of research. It began as a natural cross of a specific Sarchimor variety (itself a cross of Villa Sarchi and Timor). The
Arara variety has gained
significant popularity in Brazil and beyond. In
terms of flavor, Arara coffee is known for its sweet and chocolatey
taste with almond notes, mild acidity, and a smooth finish. Depending on
the growing conditions, it can also exhibit floral and fruity nuances,
adding to its appeal among coffee enthusiasts.
It was initially recognized when two small, very vigorous, and productive trees with yellow fruit and immunity to coffee leaf rust appeared. They stood out because the crop it was growing among, consisted of large trees with red fruit, so the Arara's small size, yellow fruit, and high productivity drew attention. In addition, it was rust-resistant. Scientists began isolating the new plants from the rest of the crops. Arara is a highly productive plant with hardy stems and deep green leaves. Its yellow cherries ripen slowly and produce large beans resulting in excellent cup quality with a lot of sweetness, balanced acidity, fruit and honey.
It was initially recognized when two small, very vigorous, and productive trees with yellow fruit and immunity to coffee leaf rust appeared. They stood out because the crop it was growing among, consisted of large trees with red fruit, so the Arara's small size, yellow fruit, and high productivity drew attention. In addition, it was rust-resistant. Scientists began isolating the new plants from the rest of the crops. Arara is a highly productive plant with hardy stems and deep green leaves. Its yellow cherries ripen slowly and produce large beans resulting in excellent cup quality with a lot of sweetness, balanced acidity, fruit and honey.
Cup Characteristics: Very sweet, sugary and nutty aromas. Solid, silky Brazil Natural. Flavors of prune, blackcurrant juice, dark skinned plum, cacao nibs. Finish of Baker's Chocolate. Notable amount of fruit penetration. This is a really sweet cup with pleasant coffee cherry fermentation notes providing several layers of flavor and aromatics.
Roasting Notes: Complete the roast before the second crack gets too much under way and extend development time between first and second crack to preserve sweet fruity notes.