Green coffee beans Brazil Santos - unroasted 100% Arabica beans from Minas Gerais. You can roast them yourself or use them green as an infusion.

Brazil Santos is a classic choice for beginners: the beans are forgiving, uniformly sized, and do not require precise temperature control. When properly roasted, they yield nutty, dark chocolate, and caramel flavors with very low acidity.

For Roasting

The simplest way to try is in a frying pan: medium heat, stirring constantly, for 10-15 minutes. In the oven, spread the beans in a single layer on a baking sheet, at 220 °C, for 12-18 minutes, shaking them every few minutes. For those with a coffee roaster, follow the manufacturer's instructions, until the first or second crack.

The first crack signifies a light roast, the second a dark one. Brazil Santos tastes best between these two, at a medium roast. Roasting produces a lot of smoke and chaff, so work in a well-ventilated area or outdoors. After roasting, let the beans rest for 12-24 hours before grinding: this allows carbon dioxide to escape and the flavor to balance. It's best to store them in Kraft bags with a valve.

For Green Use