Producing just under 40% of the global crop, Brazil remains the world's largest producer of coffee. The country exports around 3.7 million tons annually, an output that has historically been used primarily as a component for commercial blends. Since the 1990s, however, some Brazilian coffee farmers have rewritten this narrative. By investing in specialty varieties and prioritising cup quality, dedicated producers like Rosimeire Aparecida Guerra and her family have elevated the country's coffee beyond its old commodity-grade reputation.

This coffee is Rosetta Roastery's latest single-origin offering from Sítio Vargem Grande, a small-scale, specialty-focused coffee farm. It is located in Minas Gerais, a region geographically defined by elevated plateaus and rugged mountain ranges. Harvested in 2025, the lot was grown and processed by Rosimeire who, along with her husband Carlos, grew up deeply immersed in coffee production. Together, they blend inherited knowledge with experimental natural processing techniques to yield high-quality cups.

Rosetta's Notes

Style: Progressive
Flavour: Clean, plum, marzipan, creamy finish

"As a natural processed coffee, this lot calls for a gentler approach in the roast. The lower density of the beans means we start from a lower charge temperature and use a slower ramp toward first crack. This extended roast allows the internal structure of the beans to develop without overdeveloping the exterior.

Naturals typically have a more brittle cellular structure, which can lead to more fines during grinding. In the cup, this often translates into a fuller, more textured profile and a rounder mouthfeel in the final brew. This lot presents a clean expression of Brazilian natural character, with soft notes of almond, marzipan, and subtle plum sweetness."

Coffee Details from Rosetta

"This release marks another season we've sourced coffee from Sítio Vargem Grande, run by Rosimeire Aparecida Guerra and her husband Carlos. Their small producer-owned farm in Mantiqueira de Minas reflects a long family history in coffee production, with both drawing on generations of knowledge in their work. This includes support from Carlos' brother Tiago and his mother Lourdes Fatima, another highly regarded specialty producer.

"They acquired the farm in 2009 when they got married, choosing a high-altitude site for Brazil, between 1,100 - 1,400m ASL, to pursue quality-focused production on just 3 hectares of land planted with red and yellow Catuai. Processed as a natural, this lot's cherries were dried on patios for 5 to 7 days, then finished in a drying box over a 12-day period."

• Altitude: 1,125m ASL
• Processing: Natural
• Variety: Yellow Catuaí
• Harvest: 2025
• Region: Lambari, Mantiqueira, Minas Gerais
• Country: Brazil
• Producer: Rosimeire Aparecida Guerra
• Farm: Sítio Vargem Grande