Get ready to fall in love with this rockstar coffee from Monte Santo de Minas, Brazil!

We’re talking about the Mundo Novo varietal, and it’s like a flavor party in your mouth with zesty notes of orange, vanilla, and honey. Seriously, this brew is practically begging to be your go-to espresso! Whether you sip it solo or mix it up, Alici serves up a rich, delightful experience that’ll have you saying, “Why didn’t I try this sooner?” Grab a cup and get ready for a tasty adventure!

• Processing method: Natural

• Main flavour notes: Orange, vanilla, honey

• Varietal: Mundo Novo

• Harvest period: May 2023

• Altitude: 900 – 1000 m.a.s.l

• Screen: +16

• Species: Arabica

• Original packaging: Grain Pro in Jute Sacks

• Region: Monte Santo de Minas

• Recommended brewing method: Espresso and Filter

 

CUP SCORE: 82.5

Fragrance: 7.25 – Flavour: 7.75 – Acidity: 7.25 – Aftertaste: 7.5 – Balance: 7.5 – Body: 7.75 – Overall: 7.5

Cupping Notes: This coffee offers a smooth and balanced profile, beginning with a fragrance that combines notes of nut, dark chocolate, and prune. The soft acidity enhances the cup’s approachable nature, while the smooth body adds to its velvety texture. Flavours of chocolate, cocoa powder, and brown sugar provide a rich sweetness, with hints of almond, toast, and a touch of orange adding complexity and brightness. The aftertaste is pleasant and lingers just long enough to invite another sip. Overall, this coffee is well-balanced, offering a satisfying and enjoyable drinking experience from start to finish.

Cupping Report by Dale Goulding from Green Coffee Collective, Manchester/UK

 

ABOUT THE PRODUCER

Name: Mio

Mio is a distinguished coffee farm located in Monte Santo de Minas, Brazil. As both a producer and exporter, Mio is dedicated to harvesting coffee with exceptional care, ensuring that every bean meets the highest standards of quality.

Farm Overview

Spanning 1,589 hectares, Mio’s farm is a blend of innovation and tradition. One-third of the land houses coffee processing and milling facilities, pasture areas, and eucalyptus plantations, which support a thriving bee population. The remaining land is equally divided between coffee trees and a native forest reserve, reflecting Mio’s commitment to environmental sustainability. The farm, enriched with ample spring water, prioritises maintaining and improving water quality.

Unique Terroir

Situated between the Southern Minas Gerais and High Mogiana regions, Mio benefits from two distinct terrains. This unique location imparts a citric acidity and a full-bodied sweetness to the coffee, creating a well-balanced and flavorful cup.

Commitment to Sustainability

Mio dedicates equal land to coffee cultivation and forest preservation, maintaining the natural characteristics of the area. This balance ensures that the local ecosystem thrives alongside coffee production.

Traceability and Technology

Mio guarantees 100% traceability for every crop, every year. Using satellite imagery and advanced tracking technologies, each stage of the coffee’s journey is meticulously recorded from cherry harvesting to processing. This technological approach not only enhances farmworkers’ quality of life but also ensures abundant harvests and the highest processing standards.

State-of-the-Art Processing Facilities

Mio’s processing facilities are equipped with cutting-edge technology, including: a wet-mill, concrete patios and raised beds for drying, ambient-air drying rotating machines, wood silos and cross-beater hullers, density separators. Further sorting by size and colour is achieved using an oscillating screen and an optical-electronic system, ensuring only the finest beans make it to the final product.