Cerrado

Brazil · Cerrado MineiroArabicaNatural

Cerrado is an unroasted green coffee from Brazil. A natural Arabica profile from Cerrado Mineiro. Chocolate, nuts and sweetness provide a balanced foundation for espresso blends.

Country: Brazil
Region: Cerrado Mineiro
Species: Arabica
Processing Method: Natural
Varyete: Mundo Novo, Catuaí
Altitude: 800–1300 m
Main Harvest: May–September

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Sensory Profile

Expected Profile

Aroma: Caramel, Hazelnut, Chocolate
Acidity: 2/5 · Low
Body: 4/5 · Full
Sweetness: 4/5 · High
Finish: A sweet, lingering finish with chocolate and caramel.

Applications

Offers a balanced, low-acid chocolate-and-hazelnut Turkish coffee cup and a sweet base for espresso and milk drinks.

Turkish Coffee: 5/5
Espresso: 5/5
Milk Drinks: 4/5

Roasting Recommendation

Use a medium roast to balance sweetness, body and solubility. Keep the Maillard phase steady, then finish with a slower temperature rise after first crack.

Roast Curve (RoR)Suggested Profile

Charge: 0:00, 194 °C
Turning Point: 1:35, 83 °C
Drying End: 5:00, 148 °C
First Crack: 9:45, 196 °C
Finish: 11:38, 210 °C
Development: 1:53, 16.2%

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Rio Minas

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We suggest Rio Minas instead of Cerrado specifically for recipes seeking traditional Turkish-coffee flavour. It serves a move from chocolate and hazelnut towards pronounced Rio character.

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Santos Fine Cup

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Santos Fine Cup can continue Cerrado’s chocolate-and-nut contribution to a blend. It is a close option when rebuilding an espresso foundation or a softer Turkish-coffee recipe.

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Mogiana

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