Brazil Gabriel Nunes Chapadao Farm Aerobic Process

Price range: $23.95 through $119.00

 Grower: Gabriel Nunes

Farm: Chapadão Farm

Region: Cerrado Mineiro

Varietal  Paraiso (rare Varietal)

Aerobic Processing

Altitude: 1,170 MASL

07924-194

Altitude: 1,170 MASL

07924-194

Cup Profile

full body  with notes of  Apricot / Peach Stonefruit sweetness  milk choc  great body & finish

 

Paraiso Varietal Coffee Bean 

The Paraiso coffee varietal (also known as Paraiso MG2 or similar hybrids) is a relatively rare hybrid in Brazil, primarily cultivated on a limited number of innovative specialty farms rather than at commercial scale. Developed as a cross between a rust-resistant Timor Hybrid and Yellow Catuai, it represents a small fraction of Brazil’s overall Arabica production, which is dominated by more widespread varieties like Catuaí (over 50% of plantings), Mundo Novo, and Bourbon. Brazil produces around 66 million 60-kg bags of coffee annually, but Paraiso lots typically appear as micro-lots or experimental batches, often limited to just a few hectares per farm and celebrated in niche competitions like the Cup of Excellence.Key indicators of its rarity include:

  • Limited cultivation: It’s grown by select producers focused on high-end, traceable specialty coffee, such as Eduardo and Roberta Soares (major nursery operators experimenting with cutting-edge cultivars), Gabriel Nunes at Chapadão Farm in Cerrado Mineiro, and the Um family at Fazenda Um Paraiso in Minas Gerais. These farms emphasize disease resistance and quality over volume, with Paraiso often comprising only a portion of their total output (e.g., alongside Catuaí or Mundo Novo).
  • Market availability: Paraiso coffees are marketed as “uncommon,” “rare,” or “limited-stock” by roasters, frequently winning awards (e.g., 1st place at the 2024 Cup of Excellence for a Paraiso lot from Marcelo Assis, or used by 2023 World Barista Champion Boram Um from their family farm). They’re not staples in bulk exports but appear in small-batch releases from specialty importers.
  • Regional focus: Concentrated in high-altitude areas like Minas Gerais (e.g., Cerrado Mineiro with Designation of Origin status) and Carmo do Paranaíba, where its adaptability to local climates is valued, but overall acreage remains minimal compared to Brazil’s 2.2 million hectares of coffee under cultivation.

In summary, while not on the brink of extinction, Paraiso is niche and experimental—likely under 1% of Brazil’s coffee plantings—prioritized by forward-thinking farmers for its potential in premium markets rather than mass production.

 

Description

Chapadão Farm

Grower: Gabriel Nunes
Region: Cerrado Mineiro

Varietal  Paraiso (rare Varietal)

Aerobic Processing

Altitude: 1,170 MASL

07924-194

Cup Profile

full body  with notes of  Apricot / Peach Stonefruit sweetness  milk choc  great body & finish

 

What is Aerobic Processing?
Aerobic processing involves fermenting coffee cherries or beans in an oxygen-rich environment, typically in open tanks, for 12–36 hours. Used in washed processing, it produces clean, bright, floral, or fruity flavors. Unlike anaerobic methods, it’s simpler but requires careful monitoring to prevent over-fermentation.

Steps in Aerobic Processing

  1. Harvesting: Ripe coffee cherries are hand-picked for quality.
  2. Depulping (optional): Outer skin and pulp are removed, leaving mucilage-covered beans.
  3. Fermentation: Beans (or whole cherries) ferment in open tanks with oxygen, where microbes break down mucilage for 12–36 hours.
  4. Washing (if applicable): Beans are washed to remove mucilage, enhancing clean flavors.
  5. Drying: Beans dry on raised beds or patios for 7–14 days to 10–12% moisture.
  6. Hulling and Sorting: Parchment is removed, and beans are sorted for quality.

Key Characteristics

  • Flavor: Clean, vibrant, with pronounced acidity and floral/fruity notes.
  • Control: Requires careful timing to avoid off-flavors from over-fermentation.
  • Versatility: Used in washed coffees or experimental methods for unique flavors.

Comparison with Anaerobic Processing
Aerobic processing uses oxygen for faster fermentation and cleaner flavors, while anaerobic methods (in sealed tanks) produce heavier, complex flavors. Aerobic favors aerobic microbes; anaerobic favors lactic acid bacteria.

Advantages

  • Clean, consistent flavors for specialty coffee.
  • Widely used in high-quality regions like Ethiopia and Kenya.
  • Simpler than anaerobic processing.

Challenges

  • Needs careful monitoring to avoid over-fermentation.
  • Weather can affect drying.
  • Labor-intensive due to washing and drying
  • Some producers experiment with extended aerobic fermentation (e.g., 48–72 hours) to create more pronounced fruit-forward profiles, often blending aerobic and anaerobic techniques.

 

 

Additional information

Weight 1 kg
Dimensions 18 × 12 × 6 cm
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