When we talk about coffee at Caffeine, we don’t start with the product.
We start with the place, the people, and the process behind it.
Because great coffee is never accidental – it is built through relationships, understanding, and time spent at origin.
And this Brazil single origin coffee is exactly that.
From Brazil to Caffeine: A Coffee Built at Origin
A year on from our sourcing trip to Brazil, we are proud to introduce one of the coffees we selected at origin – now available as part of our retail range.
This is our Brazil Single Origin from Fortaleza Farm, located in the Cerrado Mineiro region, one of the most respected and consistent coffee-growing areas in the world.
During our visit, we spent time with Fernando Afonso Junqueira, the producer behind the coffee, walking the farm, understanding the processing methods, and seeing first-hand how quality is built from the ground up.
This is not sourcing from a catalogue.
This is sourcing through connection.
Why Fortaleza Farm
Fortaleza Farm represents everything we look for when building our coffee range:
- Consistency at scale without compromising quality
- Deep understanding of processing and flavour development
- Long-term commitment to sustainability and land management
Located in Patos de Minas, Minas Gerais, at altitudes of up to 1,300 metres, the farm benefits from stable climate conditions that allow for controlled, high-quality production.
The coffee is also Rainforest Alliance certified, reinforcing responsible farming practices that support both the environment and the people behind it.
The Role of Processing: Natural Coffee Explained
This coffee is naturally processed, meaning the coffee cherry is dried with the fruit still intact before the beans are extracted.
This process is key to its flavour.
Natural processing allows sugars from the fruit to interact with the bean during drying, resulting in:
- Increased sweetness
- More complex fruit characteristics
- A fuller, more rounded body
When done well – as it is at Fortaleza – it produces a cup that is expressive without being overpowering.
In the Cup: What to Expect
This is a refined expression of Brazilian speciality coffee, moving beyond the traditional chocolate-heavy profile many associate with Brazil.
Instead, you’ll find:
- Floral notes that lift the cup
- Gentle berry acidity that adds brightness without sharpness
- A smooth, lingering finish that makes it incredibly drinkable
It is balanced, elegant, and designed to be enjoyed across multiple brewing methods.
How to Brew
Like all coffees in our range, this has been selected not just for flavour, but for versatility.
Best enjoyed as:
- Espresso
- Filter
- Cafetière
While it performs beautifully as espresso, this is a coffee that really opens up in filter, where its clarity and sweetness become more pronounced.
A Micro-Lot Worth Paying Attention To
This coffee is a micro-lot, meaning it is produced in limited quantities.
It will not be available indefinitely.
Micro-lots allow producers to focus on smaller, higher-quality batches, often showcasing the best expression of a harvest, but they also mean availability is limited.
Once it’s gone, it’s gone.
More Than Coffee: Why This Matters
For us, this coffee represents something bigger than a single origin release.
It reflects how we approach coffee as a business:
- Working directly with producers where possible
- Understanding coffee beyond the surface level
- Building relationships across the supply chain
- Bringing coffees to market that have both quality and context
This is also what we share through Caffeine Academy – helping our partners and customers understand not just how coffee tastes, but why.
Part of the Caffeine Coffee Range
This Brazilian Single Origin sits alongside our wider range, including our signature Top Dog blend, forming part of a portfolio designed to:
- Work across hospitality and home environments
- Support evolving coffee menus
- Deliver both consistency and individuality
Available in 200g retail bags you can buy online directly and also as wholesale for our partners, supported with POS materials, origin stories and educational content.
From Farm to Cup
From Fortaleza Farm
→ to our roastery
→ to your cup
This is coffee built with intention at every step.
And this is only the beginning.
Brazil Single Origin now available to buy here.
Interested in stocking our Brazil Single Origin on your shelves? Enquire here.
