Fully washed Brazilian coffees are something of a rarity. Processing washed coffees requires abundant water but the relatively low elevations of Brazil’s coffee-growing regions typically receive less rainfall and have higher air temperatures than similar regions across other producing countries.
These dry conditions lend themselves to naturally-processed coffees that need minimal water during the post-harvest treatment. Hence why most Brazilian lots are natural or pulped natural (semi-washed).
Bucking the prevailing trend, Espírito Santo-based producers Sivanius and Laudivanea Kutz are producing fully washed coffees that spring a surprise in the cup. And while this 256 lot has retained the rich texture you’d expect of a high-quality Brazil, it has a perceptible acidity and fruitiness you wouldn’t.
Recommended brewing
Best
Pour Over with
Great French Press
Very good Filter
Grind Settings
Kinu M47 Classic
Set dial to zero
Turn two and three-quarter turns
Grind slightly coarser for naturally-processed coffees
After bloom, pour to 100g. Pause until the waterline hits the coffee bed and then repeat three more times to 250g. Again, pour quickly, carefully and in a circular motion.
Tip: Swirl brewer a few times during bloom to encourage saturation of coffee bed.
Featuring multi-step methods to help you make your coffee taste better, this guide is the helping hand that will help you to efficiently unlock the full flavour potential of your beans.
This is the second consecutive year we’ve showcased the 256 lot from from Sítio Kutz and this latest harvest is another demonstration of their expertise which has positioned them as one of Espírito Santo’s forerunning producers.
2025 marks ten years since the family started producing specialty-grade coffee. Their very first harvest of these lots produced a competition-winning coffee and they’ve achieved numerous accolades since.
Shipping
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