Sao Silvestre

Origin: Brazil

Farm/Region: Serra do Salitre, Minas Gerais

Tasting Notes: Dried Cherry, Roast Almond, Raisin & Chocolate

Producer: Andrade family

Varietal: Yellow Catuai

Processing: Anaerobic Natural

Altitude: 1200 m.a.s.l

Roast Profile: Espresso

Recommended Recipe: 20-22g in/40-44g out/27-30 secs

About The Coffee: Owned by the Andrade family, São Silvestre farm in Brazil is renowned coffee estate known for producing high-quality, award-winning coffee. The farm is located in the Cerrado region of Minas Gerais, specifically in Serra do Salitre, and is characterized by its high altitude, volcanic soil, and ideal climate for coffee cultivation. 

The Andrade family has been involved in coffee farming for over 100 years, with São Silvestre being a key part of their expansion in the 1990s. The farm has won multiple Cup of Excellence awards, including a top spot with a record-breaking score.

The Sao Silvestre from Axil Coffee Roasters showcases Yellow Catuai grown in the Serra do Salitre region of Minas Gerais, Brazil. Produced by the Andrade family and processed via anaerobic natural fermentation, this lot develops a distinctive profile marked by dried cherry and raisin notes alongside roasted almond and chocolate. Anaerobic natural-processed coffees tend to emphasize fruit-forward and winey characteristics through extended fermentation, which complements the varietal's inherent sweetness. At 1200 meters altitude, the coffee benefits from the region's ideal growing conditions, supporting the balance between acidity and body evident in these tasting notes.