BEATRIZ GUIMARES

About Beatriz Guimarães Coffee

Brazilian Coffee Terroir & Farm Selection

When it comes to terroir expression, classic Brazilian specialty coffees are traditionally characterized by chocolatey, nutty notes, deep sweetness, and a creamy body.

Brazil is the world's largest coffee producer, where much of the market has historically centered on volume and regional blending. In large coffee-producing regions like Minas Gerais, farm-level microclimates often get blended out, resulting in a highly consistent regional profile.

However, exceptional single-producer lots exist. When smallholders focus on micro-lot separation and experimental processing, the coffee shines with distinct character. Sourcing this single-producer lot from Beatriz Guimarães turns classic expectations on their head: it retains the approachable sweetness of a Minas Gerais coffee while introducing vibrant, playful fruit notes from controlled anaerobic natural processing.

Anaerobic Natural Processing Technique

For this lot, whole coffee cherries underwent oxygen-restricted (anaerobic) fermentation before being dried naturally. This controlled fermentation amplifies tropical fruit sweetness, while the natural processing builds body, texture, and cup depth.

In the cup: Crisp honeydew melon and bright pear drops up front, balanced by creamy macadamia and a smooth milk chocolate finish.

Why We Selected This Lot

We selected this single-origin Brazilian coffee because it offers something distinct from a standard profile while retaining high drinkability. It is sweet, clean, and elevated by a subtle tropical lift.

Brewing & Preparation Guidance

Beatriz Guimarães performs exceptionally well as both an espresso and a filter coffee:

• Espresso: Delivers heightened sweetness that cuts through milk cleanly. Tested on a Lagom 01 and Victoria Arduino Prima using an 18g dose yielding 40g out in 29 seconds.
• Filter: A 1:16 brew ratio using pour-over equipment like the Orea V4 highlights the delicate acidity and fruit sweetness. Explore our full list of pour-over brewing recipes.

Note: If pulling fast turbo shots, ensure your grinder utilizes a unimodal burr set to avoid bitter or ashy flavors. Precise extraction requires quality digital scales—see our guide to precision coffee scales.