Brazilian Coffee – Minas Gerais – Yellow Bourbon - Natural

Origin: Carmo de Minas, Minas Gerais, Brazil
Process: Natural
Variety: Yellow Bourbon, a Brazilian coffee variety
Elevation: 900-1200 MASL
Roast Options: Medium, Dark

A solid offering that thrives in the medium and darker ranges.

This Yellow Bourbon is a standout natural-process coffee grown high in the rolling hills of Carmo de Minas. Hand-harvested and sun-dried with the fruit still intact, this well-rounded offering will cater to most coffee drinkers.

Tasting Notes

• Medium Roast: A well balanced cup with medium tart acidity, juicy sweetness with a smooth mouthfeel and medium-light body. Notes of Lemon, Almond, Ripe Plum. Lighter side of medium.
• Dark Roast: A mellow cup, with notes of Light Cocoa, Brown Sugar, nuts. Hints of caramel and hazelnut. A nice medium-heavy body. Lighter side of dark. 

Origin Info

This exceptional Brazilian coffee comes from the highlands of Minas Gerais, a region celebrated for producing balanced, sweet, and full-bodied coffees. The elevation and mineral-rich soil nurture slow cherry development, resulting in beans with remarkable sweetness and smooth texture. Local producers here have cultivated heirloom varieties like Yellow Bourbon for generations, maintaining Brazil’s long tradition of approachable, high-quality coffee.

Community & Sustainability

This coffee comes from a community of small producers connected through the CriaCarmo program, an initiative founded in Carmo de Minas to strengthen the future of coffee-growing families. CriaCarmo supports youth education, environmental stewardship, and responsible agricultural practices—helping the next generation of Brazilian coffee farmers build both skill and stability. By choosing this coffee, you’re directly supporting a network that invests in people, sustainability, and the enduring legacy of Minas Gerais coffee.

Certifications: While none are noted, this producer prioritizes clean processing and environmental sustainability and has a worldwide reputation for quality Brazilian coffees.

Recommended Brew Methods

• Pour Over (V60 or Kalita): Accentuates the fruitier side of the medium but I've been told it's also awesome for the dark roast.
• French Press: Accentuates body and cocoa richness in medium and dark roasts
• Espresso: Chocolatey, syrupy, and bold—especially great as a single-origin shot

Roaster’s Notes

I selected this Brazilian bean for its vibrant cup—much livelier than many of the other Brazil offerings I sampled. I was also drawn to the farm's support of CriaCarmo, a meaningful local initiative that invests in the future of children in Carmo de Minas. Not sure how much longer Brazilian beans will be on the menu, due to impending tariffs. Get it while you can!