Vinhal Lot 27, Brazil

Summary

Vinhal Lot 27 is one of several experimental microlots produced by Rafael Vinhal in Brazil. A truly unique coffee, this cup presents loads of confectionary bubblegum sweetness, berry and melon flavours, and a coconutty finish. The processing methods used on this coffee break away from the traditional expectations of Brazilian coffee, and we recommend this coffee to anyone who wants to try something that’s different in the best possible way.

Producer 

Vinhal Lot 27 is one of several experimental microlots produced by Rafael Vinhal at the Vinhal family farm. Rafael demonstrates that attentive harvesting practices, paired with innovative processing techniques, can yield coffee flavour profiles which completely overwrite the misconception that coffee from Brazil is limited to tasting like chocolate and nuts. This particular coffee underwent ‘2x fermented washed’ processing, which involved two separate fermentation stages, a thermal shock stage and a centrifuge stage on top of the standard washing, depulping and drying stages of processing.

Outside of their focus on quality, Vinhal Farm has been certified by Rainforest Alliance, 4C, and Certifica Minas. To be certified, the farm complies with over 100 evaluation criteria relating to environmental conservation, good social and working practices, and the implementation of sustainable production practices across the entire production chain.