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Carbonic Macerated Red Catuai

150g

€14,90

Carbonic Macerated Red Catuai

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Brazil
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Carbonic Macerated Red Catuai

Name: Carbonic Macerated Red Catuai
Brand: Sandbox Coffee Roasters
Price: 14.9 EUR
Availability: InStock

Jorge Barretto | Casa Almeida

This limited-edition nanolot comes from Brazil and was crafted by Jorge Barreto at Casa Almeida. Grown with care and harvested at peak ripeness, this exclusive lot reflects the passion and precision behind every step of its journey. The cherries were processed in award-winning stainless steel tanks using the innovative carbonic maceration method, enhancing complexity and clarity in the cup. This technique brings out a vibrant sweetness and expressive red fruit character while maintaining remarkable balance. Expect notes of ripe berries and a delicate jam-like richness, layered with a silky texture. The result is a sweet, red-fruited profile without heaviness, delivering elegance and vibrancy in every sip.

You'll taste

🍫🍓 chocolate covered strawberry
🍒 cherry

€14,90

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The coffee should rest for minimum 21 days after roasting and be used within 4 months at the latest. The coffee reaches its maximum complexity within a certain period of time. In our experience we found that between 4-8 weeks the coffees are reaching their peak.

Omnirost (or "omni-roast") is a roasting approach where coffee beans are roasted to a versatile light-medium level that works well across multiple brewing methods. Rather than optimizing for a single preparation style, omnirost aims to deliver balanced flavor that shines whether the coffee is brewed as espresso, pour-over, French press, or other methods.

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Producer

Produzent

Jorge Barretto | Casa Almeida

Region

Minas Gerais

Origin

Herkunft

Brazil

Brasilien

Altitude

Höhe

800-1300 masl

Varietal

Sorte

Red Catuai

Process

Aufbereitung

Carbonic Maceration

Harvest

Ernte

2025

Roast

Röstung

Omniroast

Sweetness

Süße

Complexity

Komplexität

Acidity

Säure

YOU'LL TASTE

DU SCHMECKST

🍫🍓 chocolate covered strawberry
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🍒 cherry

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About the producer / farm

Über den Produzenten / die Farm

Casa Almeida

is a family estate specializing in the production of specialty coffee and wine from Brazil.

For their coffee, they employ a combination of scientific and artisanal methods to highlight the unique qualities of each variety. They prioritize minimal interventions to preserve the purity and distinct flavors of their coffee, respecting the specific characteristics of the genetic material, climate, and soil of their terroirs.

The farm is dedicated to sustainable practices and contributing to the local community by providing excellent working conditions, income, and benefits.

About the varietal

Über die Sorte

Red Catuai

is a highly productive dwarf variety resulting from a cross between Mundo Novo and Caturra. It is widely cultivated across Brazil due to its resilience and the compact size of the trees, which facilitates harvesting. In the cup, Red Catuai is valued for its ability to deliver a heavy body and significant sweetness. When processed naturally, it often develops a very clean, chocolate-driven profile with subtle red fruit characteristics.

About the process

Über die Aufbereitung

Carbonic Maceration

In this process, whole coffee cherries are placed in sealed, oxygen-free tanks that are often purged with CO2. This anaerobic environment allows fermentation to occur within the fruit, breaking down sugars slowly and under controlled pressure. This technique, borrowed from winemaking, often results in highly defined flavor profiles with a pronounced, wine-like acidity and distinct fruit notes. It requires precise monitoring of temperature and pH levels to ensure a clean, consistent result that highlights the coffee's inherent complexity.

About the roast

Omniroast

Most coffees are roasted with a single brewing method in mind — lighter for filter, darker for espresso. An Omniroast throws out that rulebook.

Each of our Omniroast coffees is developed to a single, carefully crafted profile that lets the coffee shine however you choose to brew it — whether that's a morning pour-over, a pulled espresso shot, or anything in between. The goal is balance: enough brightness and complexity to sing in a filter brew, enough body and sweetness to hold up as an espresso.

It's all about the coffee

At Sandbox, we embrace innovation and challenge the status quo. That’s why we don’t differentiate between espresso and filter roasts, and we use only light roasts to bring out the best in our coffee. We encourage you to explore and experiment with our coffees—whether you prefer filter, espresso, or flat white, make it your own. Be curious, enjoy the journey and let’s learn from each other!