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Natural Yellow Catuai

200g
€14,90
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Natural Yellow Catuai

Casa Almeida

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This natural process Yellow Catuai from Minas Gerais leans into the classic, comforting profile often associated with Brazilian coffees. The natural processing brings a pronounced sweetness with notes of milk chocolate and toasted cookies. Acidity stays low and subtle, resulting in a smooth, heavy-bodied cup that’s easy to enjoy. The profile is straightforward and approachable, with a clean execution that keeps the flavors well defined. As an omni roast, it works equally well as a chocolate-forward filter coffee or a creamy, mild espresso.

You'll taste
  • 🍫 milkchocolate
€14,90
Sale price  €14,90 Regular price 
Unit price €74,50/kg
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Let your coffee rest

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.

What is Omniroast?

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

Casa Almeida

Casa Almeida

Region

Region

Minas Gerais

Minas Gerais

Origin

Herkunft

Brazil

Brasilien

Altitude

Höhe

800-1300 masl

800-1300 masl

Varietal

Sorte

Yellow Catuai

Yellow Catuai

Process

Aufbereitung

Natural

Natürlich

Harvest

Ernte

2025

2025

Roast

Röstung

Omniroast

Omniroast

Sweetness

Süße

Complexity

Komplexität

Acidity

Säure

YOU'LL TASTE

DU SCHMECKST

  • 🍫 milkchocolate

About the producer / farm

Über den Produzenten / die Farm

Casa Almeida

is part of the Neighbours Project in Minas Gerais, Brazil. This initiative focuses on supporting small-scale producers by providing access to technical resources and quality-focused infrastructure. By working collaboratively, farms like Casa Almeida can refine their processing techniques and reach the specialty market more effectively. The project emphasizes community-driven quality and sustainable practices, ensuring consistent lots that showcase the regional characteristics of the Brazilian highlands.

About the varietal

Über die Sorte

Yellow Catuai

is a well-established variety in Brazil, originally developed as a cross between Mundo Novo and Yellow Caturra. It is a dwarf variety, which makes it easier to manage and harvest, and it is known for its ability to withstand harsh weather conditions. In terms of flavor, Yellow Catuai is highly regarded for its reliability and balance. It often produces a cup with a heavy body and significant sweetness, making it a perfect match for the natural processing method and a staple for those seeking a smooth, classic profile.

Natural

About the process

Über die Aufbereitung

Natural

The natural (dry) process involves drying whole coffee cherries with the fruit skin intact. After sorting for ripeness, the cherries are spread in thin layers on raised beds and turned regularly over two to four weeks. As the fruit slowly dries, sugars and aromatic compounds from the pulp are absorbed by the bean. The result is a cup with elevated sweetness, fuller body, and expressive fruit character. Careful monitoring throughout the drying phase is essential to prevent mold and ensure even, controlled development.

Learn more about the natural process.

Omniroast

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!

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