Cascavel Vermelha, BRAZIL

The rattlesnake, known as Cascavel in Portuguese, gets a bad rap. Its reactive tendency to defend itself from all perceived threats makes it a frightening opponent. But it’s also essential to the coffee ecosystem. In addition to their beautiful markings, rattlesnakes eat rodents and other small animals. They keep these pests far away from coffee fields where they could wreak havoc by burrowing into coffee tree root systems or chewing through irrigation setups.  

Our Cascavel Vermelha (Portuguese for red) is a pulpy Brazil with lots of red fruit and refined sweetness.

Region: Minas Gerais, Brazil

Variety: Red Catui

Altitude: 1250 masl

Process: Natural

Tasting Notes: Creamy, brown spice, milk chocolate