BRAZIL Essência

Catuai, Catucai, Acaia, Mundo Novo

Process

Natural

Chocolate, Caramel, Hazelnut. Well balanced and high in sweetness. 

Altitude [MASL]

THE COFFEE

Ocafi Essência, sourced exclusively from Ocafi's farms and selected partners in Brazil. It is a premium coffee blend that

offers a well-balanced and sweet profile with prominent chocolate and hazelnut flavors. This blend consists mostly of

four varieties (Catuai, Catucai, Acaia, and Mundo Novo) that are naturally processed and achieve an SCA score of 83-84.

The prime goal of the Blend is to create a consistent year-around quality with enhanced transparency. Its cultivation at

an altitude of 900 - 1100 meters and a harvesting period from April to August ensures freshness and a robust flavor

profile. Additionally, Ocafi Essência contributes to Ocafis sustainability efforts. These include the biogas system on

Fazenda Pinheiro and the Mata Atlantica Project.

Fazenda Pinheiro, Fazenda Matão, and Fazenda São Domingos are Ocafi’s own farms, are central to crafting the Essência

blend. These farms showcase Ocafi's dedication to sustainable, transparent coffee production from farm to cup.

Additionally, Ocafi sources coffee that supplement our own coffees to keep year around stability of the Essencia.

Fazenda Pinheiro, acquired in 2003, serves as the heart of Ocafi’s operations, combining innovative agricultural

practices with traditional coffee cultivation. It hosts Ocafi’s main lab and roastery, ensuring strict quality control and

continuous experimentation, essential for producing key components of the Essência blend. This farm integrates coffee

cultivation with sustainable livestock and agricultural practices, enhancing its ecological footprint and productivity.

Fazenda Matão, situated in the elevated regions of Mococa, is celebrated for its perfect coffee-growing conditions. The

farm employs advanced sustainable techniques, including a state-of-the-art irrigation system that conserves water

while ensuring the optimal development of coffee cherries. The unique terroir of Matão contributes robust and distinct

flavors to the Essência blend.

Fazenda São Domingos complements the blend with beans processed using advanced technologies for consistency and

quality. Its commitment to environmental preservation supports regional biodiversity, integral to its operations. The

collaboration among these farms ensures the Essência blend is a true representation of Ocafi’s farm-to-cup ethos