This lot comes from Santa Izabel, a 126-hectare farm owned and operated by Nobletree Coffee Farms in Brazil’s South Minas region. At Santa Izabel, coffee quality is a top priority. Here, they develop nutrient-rich soil, strategically plant coffee trees to limit erosion, and carefully manage the land to optimize cherry development. Additionally, they established a nursery to experiment with a myriad of coffee varieties to determine the most suitable varieties for the local climate and growing conditions.

The yellow fruiting Arara variety, a cross between Yellow Catuai and Obatã that boasts high rust resistance, has shone out for its excellent cup quality potential. To elicit the complex, sweet flavours of this particular lot, the team chose to ferment whole cherries anaerobically for 120 hours in sealed drums fitted with one-way valves. The amplified clarity and tasting notes wowed many attendees of the 2022 Melbourne International Coffee Expo, where it was proudly showcased on pour-over.