Pre-release: Daterra Masterpieces

This is the sixth time we have worked with coffees from Daterra’s ‘Masterpieces’ series.

Daterra's story stretches back to 1908, when they started as a small family business.

Contents Jací, Brazil - 100g (3.52oz) Laurina, Brazil - 100g (3.52oz) Guarani, Brazil - 100g (3.52oz) Boa Vista, Brazil - 250g (8.8oz)

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"From the earth"

Daterra, meaning ‘from the earth’, is made up of two farms just a short drive apart, Boa Vista and Tabuoes. Much care was taken to preserve the native flora and fauna of the Cerrado Mineiro, one of the most biodiverse regions of Brazil, in an attempt to farm collaboratively with nature rather than trying to control it. All of this meant that as Daterra grew, they became the first Rainforest Alliance certified farm in Brazil, and continued to take their environmental responsibilities seriously. They have protected native forest ‘paths’ running between the swathes of natural reserve on the farm, allowing safe passage for wildlife. On our most recent visit in November 2022 this was clear, with a myriad of wildlife all across the farm. Daterra continue to pioneer new levels of quality control in Brazil, using modern agro-technology alongside ancient techniques to consistently create high quality lots.

"From the earth"

Daterra

This is the sixth year we have bought coffees from Daterra, based not far from Patrocinio, in the Cerrado Mineiro region of Brazil. Their story stretches back to 1908, when they started as a small family business. A young Italian couple emigrated to Brazil, selling the coffee they grew on their own small farm. After years of work, they decided they had to diversify their family business to survive, opening a small gas station. Over the next half century, they built a successful auto parts business, eventually one of the largest in Brazil. When it was time for Donato Pascoal, the eldest son, to retire in 1976, he decided to reinvest in the industry that had sparked his parents’ passion so long ago. Donato wanted to create a new and modern approach to Brazilian coffee agriculture, setting a template decades ahead of its time.

Impressive control

As harvest season starts, measurements are taken on each plot on the farm; cherry brix, moisture levels and several soil parameters. When the conditions are correct, the plot is harvested mechanically. Mechanical harvesting can lead to greater instability and inconsistency in the cup, as underripe and overripe beans make their way into the lot. However, Daterra’s impressive quality control system negates this risk with a host of sorting machines, both pre- and post- processing.

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Guarani, 100g

The Anaerobic process softens the cup character, enhancing the deep and rich fruit character.

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Laurina, 100g

The Anaerobic process softens the cup character, reminiscent of fresh ripe stone fruit in the cup.

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Jací, 100g

The Anaerobic process softens the fruit notes in the cup into rich stewed berries.

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Boa Vista, 250g

The process brings a deep dried fruit sweetness to the cup, alongside notes of ripe tropical fruit.

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