Natural Red Catuai

This natural process Red Catuai from Minas Gerais offers a comforting, sweet-forward profile. The processing highlights a pronounced sweetness reminiscent of a chocolate donut, providing a soft, pastry-like quality to the cup. Acidity remains very mellow and integrated, allowing the subtle notes of raspberry to sit gently in the background. It is a structured and reliable coffee with a straightforward complexity that feels honest and accessible. As an omni-roast, it provides a deep, cocoa-heavy base for espresso or a rounded, fruit-accented filter brew.

€9,30

€9,30 €15,90

€46,50/kg

Shipping calculated at checkout.

All prices excl. VAT.
VAT and shipping will be calculated at checkout

We fulfil every monday!

About this coffee

Producer
Jorge Barretto | Casa Almeida

Region
Minas Gerais

Origin
Brazil

Varietal
Red Catuai

Process
Natural

Harvest
2025

Produzent
Jorge Barretto | Casa Almeida

Region
Minas Gerais

Herkunftsland
Brasilien

Prozess
Natürlich

Varietät
Red Catuai

Ernte
2025

Sweetness

Complexity

Acidity

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!

About the producer

Casa Almeida

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

About the varietal

Red Catuai

is a highly productive dwarf variety resulting from a cross between Mundo Novo and Caturra. It is widely cultivated across Brazil due to its resilience and the compact size of the trees, which facilitates harvesting. In the cup, Red Catuai is valued for its ability to deliver a heavy body and significant sweetness. When processed naturally, it often develops a very clean, chocolate-driven profile with subtle red fruit characteristics.

Process

Natural Process

The Natural (Dry) process for coffee involves drying whole cherries to let the beans absorb fruit flavors. Ripe cherries are handpicked and sorted, then spread out to dry in the sun for two to four weeks. During this time, they are turned regularly to ensure even drying and prevent mold. Once dried, the outer layers are removed, revealing the green beans inside. This method produces coffee with fruity, sweet notes and a fuller body. However, it requires careful management and is best suited for regions with dry climates.