Brazil Santos NY2 SSFC 17/18 – Roasted Coffee

Taste & Crema

The popular Brazilian coffee is characterised by its very low acidity. Pleasant notes of chocolate and nuts harmonise with natural fruity notes. The medium-bodied intensity will also suit those who indulge in coffee several times a day.

Because it is a pure Arabica, the crema is thin and even.

Origins

The region of Sao Paulo, where the delicious Santos NY2 coffee is born, is located in the southeastern part of Brazil. Coffee plants are one of the main agricultural crops and therefore the utmost attention is paid to the cultivation, harvesting and processing of the beans. The optimal climatic conditions, together with the extremely healthy plants of the coffee plants (Coffea arabica), guarantee excellent production with full body and a long aftertaste.

Coffee plants are up to three-meter tall shrubs with rounded dark green leaves. They originally grew in the rainforest, under the protection of tall trees. For this reason, banana trees or tall corn are planted on the edges of coffee plantations – the coffee plant is sensitive to excessive light and strong winds. After flowering, it takes 6-9 months for the coffee plant to form fruit. The oval-shaped fruits resemble cherries, initially yellow, then red (ideal for harvesting) and finally turning purple. The leathery skin hides two coffee beans (seeds).

On average, a single coffee bush can yield about one kilogram of beans per year. The beans are stripped of their skins on specialised lines, either dry or wet. In the case of Santos NY2, the berries were washed before drying. First, the poor-quality grains are sorted out in the water – the mature fruits sink to the bottom, while the lower quality ones float on the surface. By pushing the ripe cherries through the crushing plates, the skins and pulp are removed.

This is followed by a very strictly controlled fermentation process that determines the character of the coffee. Drying takes place in the sun until the coffee contains 12-13% water. Drying to 10% moisture is done by a machine.

Coffee packaging preview

Our quality aluminum packaging lacks any bold graphics, as we’d rather focus on the taste of our coffee. It always comes fresh thanks to degassing valve, which releases the gases that occur after roasting. Thanks to the hermetic seal, this container helps the contents further keep their freshness and protect them against humidity, light or foreign odors.