Kalervo Dark - Brazilian dark roast coffee

Kalervo - Brazilian medium roast coffee from Fazenda Cruzeiro in the Minas Gerais region

Nougat • Milk Chocolate • Berry Juice

This medium-roast coffee from Brazil offers an exceptionally full-bodied and smooth cup, characterized by a sweet, nougat-like mouthfeel. As an espresso, it reveals a deep sweetness with a hint of berry notes that linger pleasantly in the finish. As a filter coffee, this is a sure choice when you are looking for a balanced, sweet, and rich flavor experience, both black and with milk.

The origins of Kalervo

The history of Fazenda Cruzeiro dates back to 1923, when Avelino Ferreira de Aguiar and Maria Julia de Paiva Aguiar were married. Both came from traditional families in the municipality of Santo Antônio do Amparo. As a farmer and coffee grower, Avelino distinguished himself by striving for continuous development in his business. He was one of the first in the entire region to have electricity, a telephone line, and running water in his household. Avelino was also a pioneer who installed a coffee processing machine, which was very advanced for the time.

The current owner, Ivan Junqueira Ribeiro, bought the shares belonging to his mother, uncles, and aunts, and reunited the estate in 2006. Ivan and his brothers spent their weekends and holidays at Fazenda Cruzeiro with their grandparents from a young age. Because of this, Ivan wanted to continue operations on the farm to keep his family's memories alive, to invest in an alternative business, and to provide his daughters with the same good experiences he had on the farm as a child.

Fazenda Cruzeiro is part of the Sancoffee cooperative. Read more here.

Origin: Cerrado Mineiro, Brazil
Producer: Ivan Junqueira Ribeiro, Fazenda do Cruzeiro
Variety: Yellow Bourbon
Processing: Natural
Altitude: 900–1100 m
Score: 84