A Brazilian Arabica blend from the Minas Gerais region, combining varieties such as Bourbon, Yellow Bourbon, Catuai, Maragogype, and Typica. This naturally processed, medium roasted coffee highlights notes of milk chocolate, nuts, and raisins when brewed as an espresso.

Why Powerful Beans?

Coffee is not just a drink; it’s a source of energy and inspiration. Powerful Beans is for those who savor the moment—whether it’s for work, creativity, or a quiet morning at home. This coffee is not loud but confident. Rich, concentrated, full-bodied— it provides the strength you need when you need it most.

Origin: Brazília, Minas Gerais

Brazil, as the world’s largest coffee producer, excels not only in quantity but also in quality. The Minas Gerais region is particularly renowned for its well-balanced, sweet, low-acid Arabica coffees, which are flagship varieties in the Brazilian coffee industry.

The coffee-growing areas of Minas Gerais lie at altitudes between 800 and 1200 meters, where the hilly, volcanic soil and unique climate exert a special influence on the flavor profile of the coffee cherries. The alternating warmth of the day and coolness of the night provide the perfect environment for slow maturation, leading to denser, more flavorful cherries. The stability of the climate and low humidity are also favorable for natural processing methods, which enhance fruity, chocolaty, and caramel notes in the finished coffee.

Aside from coffee, Minas Gerais is also known for its mountainous natural beauty and mining heritage, making it one of Brazil’s key treasure troves. Uniquely, many coffee farms in this region focus on preserving the natural environment, with more and more adopting sustainable, organic, and shade-grown farming methods.

Varietals

This blend is a true rarity, as it incorporates no less than seven distinct Arabica varietals. This genetic diversity is not just a technical curiosity – it is reflected in the layered, complex, yet harmonious flavor profile of the cup.

• Bourbon & Yellow Bourbon: Classic varieties known for their honeyed sweetness, chocolaty, and slightly fruity flavor profiles.
• Catimor: An Arabica hybrid crossbred with Robusta, offering low acidity and a full-bodied character.
• Catuai: A compact, high-yield variety with soft, chocolaty and nutty flavors.
• Typica: The “mother” of all Arabicas, known for floral, clean aromas.
• Maracaturra: A unique, large-beaned variety with vibrant flavors and a silky texture.
• Maragogype: Known as “elephant beans”, these are extremely large beans with a particularly soft, elegant profile.

Fun Facts – Did You Know?

Maragogype beans can be up to two or three times larger than a typical Arabica bean – hence the nickname “elephant beans.”
The Yellow Bourbon variety is rare and known for its high natural sugar content, contributing to the coffee’s sweetness.
The Catimor hybrid was bred to be resistant to leaf rust, facilitating more sustainable cultivation.

Processing: Natural (Dry)

This coffee follows the traditional Brazilian processing method: the coffee cherries are dried whole, with the fruit pulp left intact, either on African beds or concrete surfaces. This method allows the natural sugars in the fruit to slowly seep into the coffee bean, imparting a rich, fruity sweetness to the cup.

The result of natural processing: full-bodied, dense texture, with prominent sweetness and notes of chocolate, nuts, raisins, and subtle tropical fruit undertones.

Brew Recommendations

Recipes:

Espresso

Coffee: 18g
Yield: 36g
Brew Time: 25-30 seconds
Pressure: 9 bar
Temperature: 93°C

AeroPress 

Coffee: 18g
Water: 200g (85°C)
Grind: Medium-fine
Total Brew Time: 2:30 minutes

Instructions:

Set the AeroPress to the inverted position and add 18g of freshly ground coffee.
Pour 50g of water at 85°C and let the coffee bloom. Stir gently after 10 seconds.
After 30 seconds, pour an additional 150g of 85°C water, bringing the total to 200g.
Stir again three times around the 50-second mark.
Place the wet filter on top, screw on the lid, and flip the AeroPress over.
Slowly press down over the next 20 seconds.

French Press 

Coffee: 30g
Water: 500g (94°C)
Grind: Medium-coarse
Total Brew Time: 4 minutes

Instructions:

Add the coffee to the French Press and pour in 500g of water. Do not stir immediately, let the coffee bloom for 1 minute to allow the grounds to absorb the water.
After 1 minute, gently stir the coffee to ensure an even extraction.
Let the coffee steep for 4 minutes. The long brew time helps unlock the full flavor profile of the coffee.
After 4 minutes, place the filter on top and slowly, evenly press it down. Avoid pressing too hard – the goal is to leave the majority of the grounds in the filter, but not press too forcefully.
The gentle, slow press helps preserve the clarity and smooth texture of the coffee, minimizing excess oils and sediment in the cup.

The product is also available in a 250-gram package.