Brazil Terra Alta Natural
Apricot, Bittersweet Chocolate, Peanut
| Roast Level | Lighter Roast |
| Coffee Type | Single Origin |
| Brew Method | Espresso & Drip or Filter |
| Tasting Notes | Apricot, Bittersweet Chocolate, Peanut |
| Process | Natural |
| Varietal | Catuai |
| Country | Brazil |
| Region | South America |
| Elevation | 960 - 1021 ft |
Roaster Notes
Catuai is a hybrid of the compact Caturra and the highly productive Mundo Novo varieties. Its small size makes higher-density planting possible, increasing yield. Its cherries mature slowly, producing a sweet, small-sized bean. IAC 125 is a relatively new dwarf cultivar released by the Agronomy Institute of Campinas that is resistant to Coffee Leaf Rust. Its large cherries create a considerable amount of mucilage, which is beneficial to the natural and pulped natural processes.
PT's
Topeka, KS
After almost 30 years in the biz, PT's coffee stays on track by asking the same question: "is our coffee the best it can be?" This guides their judgement and motivates them every day to succeed on their own terms, rather than anyone else's. Founders Jeff Taylor and Fred Polzin began in 1993 and after establishing two retail locations began sourcing their own green coffee and roasting it in-house. Now almost 80% of their coffee is procured through a Direct Trade program, striving for long-lasting relationships with environmentally conscious producers at origin. They were named Roaster of the Year by Roast Magazine in 2009 still receive plenty of accolades for their dozens of blends and single origins.
