Sweet & Tropical Light Roast

The Cup

Jewel of Bahia is a vibrant light roast from Brazil that showcases a brighter side of the country’s coffee profile. Expect notes of tropical fruit and ripe strawberry, balanced by a rich brown sugar sweetness and a smooth, approachable finish. Versatile and expressive, this coffee shines as espresso while also brewing beautifully as drip or pourover.

About the Coffee

Tropical Bahia is a product of unique circumstances. Producers based in the highest elevations in state of Bahia have some of the best coffee cultivation conditions in Brazil but often encounter problems with drying due to high humidity and rainfall during the harvest and processing season. For this reason many choose to transport their cherries around 50km to the neighbouring Caatinga biome, known for its warmer, drier climate. En route, the cherries undergo a unique fermentation process in a closed truck. The process never lasts more than 24 hours, but the resulting cup profile is packed with fruity sweetness.

History of Coffee in Brazil

American colonists had been drinking coffee for fifty years before the first coffee seed was planted in Brazil in 1727. A hundred years later, Brazil accounted for 30% of the world’s coffee supply. A hundred years after that, in the 1920’s, Brazil held a virtual monopoly, producing 80% of the world’s coffee. Although Brazil’s market share peaked at 80% in the 1920’s, its continuing status as the world’s largest coffee producer still gives the country considerable influence on the market and coffee prices. It is said that when Brazil sneezes, the coffee world catches cold. In 1975, a “black frost” destroyed over 70 percent of the crop in Brazil and coffee prices doubled world-wide. Brazil was a founding member of the Pan-American Coffee Bureau, which invented the concept of a “coffee break,” during an advertising campaign in the early 1950’s. 

Espresso

Espresso pushes hot water under high pressure through finely ground coffee, producing a concentrated, full-bodied shot crowned with golden crema. As a result, this method enhances clarity, sweetness, and texture, making it an ideal way to experience the nuanced character of a Seasonal Feature Light Roast.

• 18g dose
• 35g yield
• 28-32 seconds

For more tips, check out the guide to getting the best from your espresso.

Coffee Origins

Brazil

Brazil stands as the world’s largest coffee producer, supplying nearly one-third of global coffee for more than 150 years. Although farmers grow both Arabica and Robusta, Arabica represents about 80% of total production. Moreover, Brazil widely embraces the dry process, which naturally enhances sweetness, body, and nut-forward chocolate flavours—key traits that define this seasonal light roast.

Roast Level

Light Roast

This Light Roast focuses on preserving natural sweetness and origin character. By keeping roast development gentle, it maintains clarity and smoothness while highlighting caramelized sugars and nutty tones. In turn, the result is a clean, elegant cup with a soft, lingering finish.