Brazil Santos Diamond Piatta

Brazil Santos Diamond Piatta is a specialty coffee bean offered by Master’s Tea & Coffee. This Brazilian coffee is known for its approachable flavor profile and versatility. Below we highlight various aspects, from origin and roast profile to sustainability and price, so coffee lovers get a complete picture of this distinctive bean.

The Brazil Santos Diamond Piatta comes from the Cerrado region of Minas Gerais in Brazil, a hilly area known for extensive coffee plantations. In this region the coffee farms lie at altitudes around 1,050–1,100 meters, which, together with the fertile volcanic soil and the stable climate, is ideal for coffee cultivation. Brazil is the world's largest coffee producer; Brazil Santos beans are grown on nearly 300,000 fazendas (coffee farms). Many farmers work together in cooperatives, which contributes to consistent quality and volume. The "Diamond" quality designation refers to a blend of beans from different farms in Minas Gerais above 1,100 meters altitude. This selection is valued for its reliable year-on-year flavor profile and is regarded by baristas and connoisseurs worldwide.

Master’s Tea & Coffee roasts this coffee in-house at its own roastery in Rotterdam. Brazil Santos Diamond Piatta is medium-roasted, a medium-brown roast that perfectly suits the "round and full" flavor profile. This roast produces little acidity and bitterness, but rather a nice full body. During roasting aromas of chocolate, caramel, vanilla, and nuts clearly emerge. The result is a pleasant medium-strength coffee ("medium roast") with a soft finish. This balanced roast profile makes the coffee suitable for a wide audience, from black-coffee drinkers to cappuccino lovers.

Brazil Santos Diamond Piatta is characterized by a mild, balanced taste with sweet undertones. The cup is dominated by nutty and chocolatey aromas, complemented by subtle fruit nuances. The coffee has a rich body but mild acidity, which provides a smooth and friendly character. Tasters often identify hints of cacao and red fruit (for example cherries or berries) in the finish. Thanks to this flavor balance and low acidity, the Brazil Santos bean is a genuine crowd-pleaser that appeals to many coffee drinkers. The aroma of freshly brewed coffee recalls roasted nuts and dark chocolate, so enjoyment begins already with the scent.

This coffee is typically processed using the natural method. That means the coffee beans are dried unwashed after harvest, with the pulp still on the bean. In Brazil, picking often takes place by strip-picking: all the coffee cherries on a branch are stripped off at once. They are then spread out to dry in the sun so the sugars from the pulp migrate into the bean. This natural processing method gives Brazil Santos its characteristic sweeter undertone and mild fruitiness. After drying the beans are mechanically removed from the dried pulp, carefully sorted and assessed for quality. The result is a consistent lot with few defects, which guarantees a clean, sweet flavor.

Brazil Santos Diamond Piatta consists of 100% Arabica coffee beans. In the Minas Gerais region, mainly Arabica varieties such as Catuai and Mundo Novo are cultivated. Catuai is a cross between Mundo Novo and Caturra, while Mundo Novo itself is a Brazilian cross of older Bourbon and Typica types. These varieties are known for their high yield and soft, sweet flavor profile, characteristics that are clearly noticeable in this coffee. Because only Arabica is used, Brazil Santos Diamond Piatta has a refined aroma and little bitterness. The focus on quality varieties contributes to this bean's status as a specialty coffee.

Sustainability plays an important role in the production of Brazilian coffee, and Brazil Santos Diamond Piatta is no exception. In coffee regions such as Minas Gerais many farmers cooperate through co-operatives to encourage sustainable cultivation methods. More and more plantations pursue certifications such as Rainforest Alliance and UTZ. Such labels promote climate-friendly farming and better working conditions on the farms. Even without official certificates, farms take initiatives in forest conservation, careful water use and social welfare for the community. Thanks to these efforts, coffee drinkers can enjoy Brazil Santos coffee with the knowledge that people and the environment are being considered. Master’s Tea & Coffee selects its coffees by quality and origin, which means responsible cultivation and fair trade are important factors in their purchasing.

This Brazilian coffee bean is very versatile in use. For a classic cup of black coffee its rounded flavor really comes through with filter methods — whether using a standard drip machine, a manual pourover or a French Press. Thanks to its mild acidity Brazil Santos is also excellent for espresso. A shot of espresso from this bean is full and smooth, with little sharpness, and makes a fine base for milk recipes. Add frothed milk and a creamy cappuccino is produced in which the nutty and chocolatey nuances still come forward. Master’s recommends trying this coffee both “black” and with milk, because both preparation methods reveal different facets of the flavor. Tip: because of the pronounced nutty and chocolate tones this coffee pairs wonderfully with a piece of milk chocolate or a nut tart as an accompaniment.

Brazil Santos coffee has enjoyed a good reputation in the coffee world for decades. Although Brazil Santos Diamond Piatta does not have specific competition awards to its name, it is praised by professionals for its consistent quality. In coffee tastings (cuppings) this bean consistently scores high enough to belong to the specialty class — Master’s Tea & Coffee therefore labels it as “100% Arabica specialty coffee”. The Diamond blend has received international appreciation from baristas and espresso connoisseurs. This is partly due to the excellent, reproducible flavor profile: year after year this coffee delivers the rich, balanced taste that is expected. Customers also appreciate Brazil Santos for its accessibility; it is a coffee that appeals to many and is therefore a staple in the range of many roasters. The quality classification “Diamond” indicates a high degree of bean selection (large beans, minimal number of defects), which contributes to its reliable character. All in all, Brazil Santos Diamond Piatta is regarded as a safe choice with glowing feedback, more of a crowd-pleaser than an outlier with an unusual taste.

Master’s Tea & Coffee supplies this coffee in a recognizable, high-quality package. The Brazil Santos Diamond Piatta beans are available in bags of 250 g or 500 g. The packaging features a sleek black design with the Masters Tea & Coffee label, on which the name and origin of the coffee are clearly stated. Each bag is equipped with a freshness valve and a resealable strip, so that the freshly roasted beans retain their aroma optimally after opening. When ordering 2 x 250 g the coffee can even be sent as a letterbox parcel — a handy and fast way to receive fresh coffee at home. The solid packaging underlines the quality of the product and also makes it suitable for gifting.

Brazil Santos Diamond Piatta is easily obtainable through the webshop of Master’s Tea & Coffee, as well as in the physical store in Rotterdam-Kralingen. The coffee is offered both as whole beans and freshly ground variants (by choice), thanks to Master’s grinding service. In terms of pricing this Brazilian specialty is very attractive: €7.50 for 250 g and €15.00 for 500 g. Converted that is €30 per kilo — a sharp price for coffee of this quality. When ordering online there is the option to buy 2 x 250 g, which can be shipped as a letterbox package for extra convenience. Generally Brazil Santos Diamond Piatta is well stocked, so enthusiasts can enjoy this coffee year-round. Whether buying a kilo for the office or trying a small bag at home, this all-rounder is easy to find and offers a lot of value for money.