Brazilian Mata de Minas Coffee

Origin & Quality
Our Brazilian coffee comes from smallholder farms in Mata de Minas, a sub-region of Minas Gerais that produces more coffee than any other region in the world—around 30 million bags annually. Despite Brazil’s reputation for massive plantations, most farms here are modest by Brazilian standards, with 80% smaller than 20 hectares. These family farms cultivate traditional varieties including Catucai, Catuai Red and Yellow, and Yellow Bourbon.

This coffee is sourced through Volcafe Santos, working directly with local farmers who take pride in their craft. The combination of careful cultivation, strategic processing, and ideal growing conditions results in a clean, sweet cup that showcases what modern Brazilian coffee can achieve.

Growing Conditions
Mata de Minas offers a unique microclimate—warm and humid with significant elevation variation. Coffee grows at approximately 1,200 meters above sea level, where temperature swings and diverse terrain create distinct growing conditions. The region’s natural characteristics encourage farmers to focus on quality over quantity.

This coffee undergoes pulped natural processing, known locally as cereja descascado. After harvest between July and September, ripe cherries are sorted and partially de-pulped, retaining a thin layer of mucilage around the bean. The coffee is then dried to optimal moisture levels and allowed to rest, stabilizing both flavor and quality. This method—a Brazilian innovation that gained commercial traction after market deregulation in 1990—creates a unique cup profile that bridges the gap between fully washed and natural processed coffees.

Flavor Profile
Pulped natural processing gives Brazilian coffee its signature character: the clean clarity of washed coffees combined with the subtle sweetness and body of natural processing. This method allows the true qualities of Mata de Minas terroir to shine through while adding layers of complexity that make the coffee approachable and versatile.

In the cup, expect a balanced profile with good body and sweetness. This coffee works beautifully as a stand-alone brew or as a foundational component in blends—exactly why Brazilian coffees have earned their reputation as dependable, high-quality workhorses in the specialty coffee world.

Our Roasting Philosophy
At Dusty Rose Coffee Roasters, we roast every origin in small batches to preserve freshness and respect the character of each region. This Brazilian coffee reflects our belief in honest sourcing, intentional roasting, and giving back—one happy horse at a time.

This coffee is available in Light, Medium-Light, Medium, Medium-Dark, and Dark roasts. Tasting notes vary by roast—please choose your preference from the drop-down menu.

Quick Facts:
Origin: Mata de Minas, Minas Gerais, Brazil
Elevation: 1,200 meters
Process: Pulped Natural
Tasting Notes: (varies by roast)
Varieties: Catucai, Catuai, Yellow Bourbon
Body: Medium to Full
Sweetness: Balanced, clean

Want to explore another pulped natural coffee? Try our Colombian coffee.