{"product_id":"brasilien-santos-ra-kaffebonner","title":"Brazil Santos – green coffee beans for home roasting","description":"\u003ch2\u003eBrazil Santos – raw coffee with a mild and nutty character\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrazil Santos is an exciting raw coffee for those who want to roast their own coffee and prefer a \u003cstrong\u003emild, rounded, and nutty flavor profile\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese are green, unroasted coffee beans that must be roasted before they can be ground and used for regular coffee brewing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe supplier’s current flavor profile notes \u003cstrong\u003emilk chocolate, fig, and hazelnut\u003c\/strong\u003e, which aligns well with our own experience of the coffee. At Brændeholm Risteri, we roast Brazil Santos medium ourselves, where we find it to be particularly \u003cstrong\u003esmooth, rounded, mild, and nutty\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen you buy it raw, you have the opportunity to decide for yourself how you want to work with these characteristics through the roasting process.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you would like to compare it with other origins, you can find our entire selection of \u003cem\u003e\u003ca class=\"decorated-link\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/braendeholmristeri.dk\/collections\/gronne-kaffebonner?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003eraw and green coffee beans for home roasting\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRaw coffee profile\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Brazil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eCoffee:\u003c\/strong\u003e Brazil Santos \/ Brazil Fine Cup\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduct:\u003c\/strong\u003e Raw \/ green coffee beans\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing altitude:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 600–1,200 m.a.s.l.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eBean sorting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Screen 17\/18\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eProcessing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Natural\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest period:\u003c\/strong\u003e May–September\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlavor notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Milk chocolate, fig, and hazelnut\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eCharacter:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mild, rounded, smooth, and nutty\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuantities:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 kg, 2 kg, 5 kg, and 10 kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eUsage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Home roasting \/ self-roasting coffee\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eRoast degree:\u003c\/strong\u003e Determined by you\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOur experience roasting Brazil Santos\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the advantages of buying raw coffee beans from a coffee roastery is that we work with the same coffee ourselves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe roast Brazil Santos as a \u003cstrong\u003emedium-roasted coffee\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere we especially notice:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA mild character\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA rounded and smooth cup\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eDistinct nutty notes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePleasant sweetness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLimited sharp acidity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA classic and accessible coffee profile\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis aligns well with the supplier’s description of Brazil Fine Cup as balanced and smooth with notes of chocolate, nuts, and mild acidity. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you would like to taste the profile we have chosen for this coffee, you can see \u003cem\u003e\u003ca class=\"decorated-link\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/braendeholmristeri.dk\/products\/brasilien-santos-friskristet-kaffe?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003eBrazil Santos – medium roast\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat can you adjust during roasting?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen you buy Brazil Santos raw, our medium roast is not the definitive answer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is our interpretation of the coffee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can experiment yourself with how far you want to develop the roast and explore how the balance between the coffee’s inherent character and the roast characteristics changes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGenerally speaking, different roast degrees will often steer the coffee in different directions:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLighter roast\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA lighter profile typically gives more room for the raw coffee's own character and less flavor from the roasting process itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor this coffee, it can be interesting if you want to explore how many of the more delicate flavor nuances you can preserve.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMedium roast\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the direction we have chosen ourselves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere we find the coffee to be \u003cstrong\u003emild, rounded, and nutty\u003c\/strong\u003e, where sweetness, body, and the coffee’s own character are in good balance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDarker roast\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA darker profile will generally provide more power and clearer roast characteristics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHow far you want to go depends on both your coffee roaster, your brewing method, and your personal taste.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you would like to read more about the general differences, you can see our \u003cem\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/braendeholmristeri.dk\/pages\/risteprofiler-hos-braendeholm-risteri?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003eguide to light, medium, and dark roast profiles\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFlavor notes: milk chocolate, fig, and hazelnut\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe current flavor notes from the supplier are:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMilk chocolate · fig · hazelnut\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is important to understand flavor notes on raw coffee correctly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey do not mean that the green beans have been infused with chocolate, fig, or nuts. They describe aromatic associations and the flavor potential that can be experienced in the finished, roasted, and brewed coffee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe final result is influenced by factors such as:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eyour roast profile\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ehow far the roasting is developed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ethe specific coffee roaster\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003egrind size\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ewater\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003edosage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ebrewing method\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTherefore, two home roasters can start with the same Brazil Santos and end up with coffee that tastes noticeably different.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy do we emphasize the nutty character?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHazelnut is a specific flavor note in the current supplier datasheet. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the same time, we find the coffee to be clearly \u003cstrong\u003enutty\u003c\/strong\u003e after roasting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis makes the nutty quality a particularly relevant part of the product’s identity, as it is supported by both the supplier’s profile and our practical experience with the coffee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTogether with milk chocolate, it provides a more classic and smooth coffee expression than, for example, highly floral or citrusy raw coffees.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFig contributes a sweeter fruit reference, but we would not describe Brazil Santos as an inherently \"fruity coffee.\" For us, \u003cstrong\u003eroundedness, mildness, and nuttiness\u003c\/strong\u003e remain the strongest traits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNatural-processed Brazil Santos\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAccording to the current data sheet, this Brazil Santos is \u003cstrong\u003enatural-processed\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the natural process, the coffee cherry is dried with the fruit surrounding the coffee bean, before the dried fruit is later removed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNatural processing is one of the factors that can influence the coffee's character, but the processing method alone cannot predict how the final coffee will taste. Origin, raw coffee, roasting, and brewing also play a role.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you want to delve deeper into the difference between natural, washed, and other processing methods, you can read our \u003cem\u003e\u003ca class=\"decorated-link\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/braendeholmristeri.dk\/pages\/efterbehandling-af-kaffe?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003eguide to coffee processing\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat does Screen 17\/18 mean?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe supplier’s data sheet lists this raw coffee as \u003cstrong\u003eScreen 17\/18\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe screen designation is used for sizing green coffee beans.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt therefore tells you something about the beans' physical size – not directly how good the coffee tastes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is worth including as product data, but we do not use Screen 17\/18 as an artificial quality claim.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGrown at 600–1,200 meters altitude\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe data sheet specifies a growing altitude of \u003cstrong\u003e600–1,200 meters above sea level\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is a relatively broad interval, and therefore we would not write a more precise altitude than this.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe also do not use a specific Brazilian region or farm on the product page because the current data sheet does not document such a specific origin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is important to me that we continue the line we have established for previous products: \u003cstrong\u003efewer specific details are better than details we cannot document for the current batch.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHarvest period\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe supplier’s product sheet indicates the harvest to be \u003cstrong\u003eMay–September\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe include this as product information, but it does not need to take up much space in the sales text. For the customer, the flavor profile, processing, and the possibilities of home roasting are more important.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eChoose between 1 kg, 2 kg, 5 kg, and 10 kg\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrazil Santos raw coffee beans are available in:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1 kg\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2 kg\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e5 kg\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e10 kg\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e1 kg\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA good choice if you want to try Brazil Santos for the first time or if you want to make several smaller test batches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis gives you the opportunity to get to know the coffee without buying a very large quantity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e2 kg\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith 2 kg, you have a better opportunity to repeat your roasts and adjust individual parameters along the way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a good size if you already have some experience with home roasting or want to work more systematically with the coffee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e5 kg\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e5 kg is well-suited for you if you roast regularly, already know the type of coffee you want, or want to experiment with several different profiles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the same time, you get more raw coffee from the same product to compare your roasts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e10 kg\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e10 kg is the largest variant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is relevant for you if you roast a lot, want a larger stock of the same raw coffee, or want to work systematically with several batches and roast profiles over a longer period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to get to know Brazil Santos\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you have not worked with this coffee before, I recommend starting with smaller test batches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNote, for example:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ebatch size\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eyour most important roast observations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ehow the coffee developed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ehow it tasted after roasting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThen try changing \u003cstrong\u003ea few things at a time\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you change many parameters at once, it becomes difficult to know what actually made the difference.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn interesting exercise with Brazil Santos is trying to find the balance where you personally feel that the \u003cstrong\u003eroundedness, nutty character, and sweetness\u003c\/strong\u003e are at their best.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt does not necessarily have to be the same profile that we use at Brændeholm Risteri.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eA good raw coffee for a classic flavor direction\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you already know that you prefer coffee with a very floral, berry-forward, or citrus-dominated character, there are other raw coffees in our range that might be more suitable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrazil Santos moves in a more classic direction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is particularly interesting for those who seek:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003emild coffee\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eroundedness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003enutty notes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003echocolate-like sweetness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003elimited sharp acidity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ea raw coffee that can be developed to your own taste\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat is precisely why we have chosen to work with it as a medium-roasted coffee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eStorage of raw Brazil Santos\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGreen coffee beans should be stored \u003cstrong\u003edry, cool, and protected from direct sunlight, strong odors, and large fluctuations in temperature and humidity\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is especially relevant if you buy 5 or 10 kg and therefore expect to have the beans for a longer period of time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRaw coffee should not be treated the same way as roasted coffee beans. After roasting, both storage requirements and the coffee’s development change.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrom raw bean to our medium-roasted Brazil Santos\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt Brændeholm Risteri, we work with Brazil Santos from \u003cstrong\u003eraw coffee bean to finished roasted coffee\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur own medium roast is chosen to highlight the profile we like best in the coffee:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003emild · rounded · smooth · nutty\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut when you buy the coffee raw, you are the one who decides the direction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can use our \u003cem\u003e\u003ca class=\"decorated-link\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/braendeholmristeri.dk\/products\/brasilien-santos-friskristet-kaffe?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003emedium-roasted Brazil Santos\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e as a reference or start entirely from your own ideas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat is precisely the freedom of home roasting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you want to work with several different origins, you can see our entire selection of \u003cem\u003e\u003ca class=\"decorated-link\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/braendeholmristeri.dk\/collections\/gronne-kaffebonner?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003eraw coffee beans for home roasting\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"braendeholmristeri","offers":[{"title":"1 kg","offer_id":53961296511319,"sku":null,"price":159.0,"currency_code":"DKK","in_stock":true},{"title":"2 kg","offer_id":53961296544087,"sku":null,"price":310.0,"currency_code":"DKK","in_stock":true},{"title":"5 kg","offer_id":53961296576855,"sku":null,"price":700.0,"currency_code":"DKK","in_stock":true},{"title":"10 kg in a burlap sack","offer_id":53961296609623,"sku":null,"price":1250.0,"currency_code":"DKK","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/0705\/4167\/files\/Screenshot-2024-08-20-202857-4_4f1cd288-3807-43a7-8d26-2e1361cb0c93.jpg?v=1751529309","url":"https:\/\/braendeholmristeri.dk\/en\/products\/brasilien-santos-ra-kaffebonner","provider":"Brændeholm Risteri","version":"1.0","type":"link"}