Description
The history of Sítio Sassafraz began in 1888, in Sermide, near Bologna in the Montova region of Italy. The Vanini family boarded the steamship Giava bound for Brazil in search of work, arriving at the port of Santos and being taken to the immigrant hostel in São Paulo on March 18 of the same year. Upon arriving in the countryside, they were settled on the Bonfim farm in Cabreúva to work on the coffee plantations. Later starting their own coffee farm. Now in its 4th generation, they produce wonderful small lots through the partnership with FAF.
Shines best on the lighter side of a medium roast, though enjoyable from light to dark. The sweet and nutty tones give a hint of caramel with a little setup. Shows some citric acidity upfront but would be considered a lower acidity cup overall. The brighter features comingle with a medium bodied nutty/cocoa undertone and a sweeter edge. Drinks more like a nice Honduran coffee more so than a traditional Brazil, a bit nuttier. Medium to dark roasts mute the brighter characteristics providing a very smooth cup that works a little better for daily drinking or espresso. Turns much more chocolaty the darker you roast, still retains a little nuttiness in the aftertaste.
