Brazil Eagle Monte Carmelo (Cafe Delas)

Brazil Eagle Monte Carmelo Café Delas

Origin: Brazil
Region: Cerrado Mineiro, Monte Carmelo
Estate: Women led producer groups participating in the Café Delas programme
Varietal: Arabica (Catuai, Mundo Novo)
Grade: Brazilian Natural
Processing: Natural

Growing Altitude: ~800–1,200 masl
Harvest Period: May – September

Cup Profile

Acidity: Low to gentle

Body: Medium to full

Flavour Notes: Dark chocolate, hazelnut, dried fruit and soft apple sweetness

Aroma: Rich chocolate and nutty aromatics with subtle fruit undertones

Caffeine: Standard for Arabica

Brazil Eagle Monte Carmelo Café Delas delivers a smooth, approachable and chocolate forward cup typical of high quality Brazilian naturals. Low acidity and rounded sweetness make it exceptionally versatile, performing well across espresso and filter applications.

Roasting Notes

Best Roast Range: City+ through Full City

Focus on developing sweetness and body while avoiding excessive roastiness.

• City+ highlights soft fruit sweetness and clarity

• Medium roasts emphasise chocolate, nut and creaminess

• Full City deepens body and hazelnut notes without introducing bitterness

This coffee is forgiving in the roaster and well suited to consistent batch profiles.

Use & Applications

Espresso: Smooth, sweet shots with chocolate and nut depth

Milk Based Drinks: Excellent structure and sweetness through milk

Filter Brewing: Soft, balanced and approachable

Batch Brew: Consistent performance with broad appeal

Brazil Eagle Monte Carmelo Cafe Delas

Brazil Eagle Monte Carmelo Cafe Delas is a coffee with classic Brazilian character, built for drinkers who enjoy smooth sweetness, gentle complexity, and a dependable cup. Grown in the heart of Cerrado Mineiro, this coffee works beautifully for espresso, milk based drinks, and filter, offering comfort and consistency without feeling flat.

What “Eagle Monte Carmelo Cafe Delas” actually means (and why it matters)

“Eagle Monte Carmelo” refers to a curated regional profile from the Monte Carmelo area within Cerrado Mineiro, selected for balance, reliability, and clarity in the cup.

“Cafe Delas” represents a project focused on supporting women coffee producers. Coffees under this name are sourced exclusively from women led farms, with a commitment to reinvesting in training, resources, and long term sustainability for female producers within the region.

Taste & character in the cup

Expect a smooth, medium bodied cup with comforting sweetness and low acidity. Flavour notes commonly lean toward milk chocolate, roasted hazelnut, and soft dried fruit, sometimes supported by gentle caramel or subtle citrus tones.

This is an approachable, versatile coffee that performs consistently and appeals to a wide range of palates.

Processing & growing conditions

This coffee is natural processed, meaning ripe cherries are dried whole before milling. Natural processing enhances body and sweetness, creating a rounder mouthfeel and a richer flavour profile. Coffees from this region are typically grown at moderate altitudes, supporting even ripening and clean sweetness.

Where it comes from: Cerrado Mineiro, Brazil

Cerrado Mineiro is one of Brazil’s most respected coffee growing regions, known for its flat terrain, clearly defined seasons, and dry harvest conditions. These factors allow for precise harvesting and drying, contributing to the region’s reputation for consistency and quality.