Coffee: Brazil Seasonal Origin: Sul de Minas Roast level: Medium Process: Pulp natural Notes: Hazelnut, baker's chocolate, caramel, dried cherry Description: "Brazil is back and oh, how we've missed it. Tasting this coffee brought back some fond pre-tariff memories. This Brazil has all the classic characteristics you depend on. Look for notes of hazelnuts, baker's chocolate, shortbread, caramel, and some subtle berry/florals. Overall, the cup is smooth, clean, intensely creamy, with a sweet tangerine-like acidity." - Roaster Tony Background: Women play a crucial role in the worldwide coffee business. From cultivation and post-harvest management to financial administration and quality control, their contribution shapes the industry at every level. Brazil is no exception. Across Sul de Minas, women are increasingly stepping into leadership roles on farms that have often been in their families for generations. Recognizing this evolution, SMC Specialty Coffees created the Donas do Café program — an initiative designed to give visibility, technical support, and market access to female coffee producers. The program strengthens their position in specialty coffee while preserving the regional identity and quality standards that define Sul de Minas.