71Washed lot with Lemongrass, Peach, and Jasmine Honeysuckle in the cup.
Cerrado Mineiro, BR · Washed
Medium-LightHerbPeachFloral+1
Well-reviewed roaster
$0.53/oz
Producer
Rafael Vinhal
BRCerrado Mineiro, Minas Gerais
- Coffees in catalog
- 12
- Currently in stock
- 6
- Roasters carrying
- 4
- Avg Cherry's Index
- 64.7
Rafael Vinhal’s lots are carried by 4 different roasters. The same coffee, interpreted by 4 different roasting curves; a comparison nobody else can show you.
Producer overview
Rafael Vinhal operates in the Cerrado Mineiro region of Minas Gerais, Brazil. His coffee production is situated at an altitude of 980 meters.
The varietal landscape on the farm is dominated by Catuai, which accounts for nine of the lots in the catalog. Other varieties represented include Icatu, Topazio, and Red Catuai.
The producer maintains a diverse process portfolio. While anaerobic natural processing is the most frequent method, the catalog also includes honey, anaerobic honey, washed, and anaerobic washed treatments.
The catalog footprint for Rafael Vinhal includes 12 total coffees, with four different roasters currently carrying his lots. These coffees have been represented across recent harvest cycles.
Recent catalog examples include the Brazil Vinhal Triple Fermented Honey processed with Catuai by Dessert Oasis Coffee Roasters, and several lots from Five Senses Coffee, such as the Triple Ferment Washed using other varieties and the Double Ferment Natural using Catuai.
The work of Rafael Vinhal is characterized by a focus on experimental fermentation techniques applied across a range of traditional Brazilian varietals.
- Cerrado Mineiro producer
- anaerobic fermentation focus
- Catuai varietal specialist
- multi-process portfolio
Distilled from catalog data, COE history, and reviewer coverage.
Producer profile
Varietals
- catuai9 lots
- icatu5 lots
- other1 lot
- topazio1 lot
- red catuai1 lot
Processes
- Anaerobic Natural6
- Honey2
- Washed1
Altitude
980–980m
Harvests
2024
Five Senses Coffee6 lots
71
71Expect Purple Grape, Star Fruit, and Honey Finish from this honey.
Cerrado Mineiro, BR · Honey
LightGrapeOther FruitHoney
Well-reviewed roaster
$0.49/oz
70Expect Glacé Cherry, Tropical Fruits, and Tea Rose from this anaerobic natural.
Cerrado Mineiro, BR · Anaerobic Natural
LightCherryTropical FruitFloral
Well-reviewed roaster
$0.53/oz
70Anaerobic Washed lot with Toasted Coconut Macaroons, Cinnamon, and Hot Choc in the cup.
BR · Anaerobic Washed
Medium-LightCoconutCinnamonChocolate
Well-reviewed roaster
$0.49/oz
70Anaerobic Natural lot with Juicy Tropical Fruits, Sweet Desiccated Coconut, and Lavender in the cup.
BR · Anaerobic Natural
Tropical FruitCoconutFloral
Well-reviewed roaster
$0.41/oz
Not ratedNot much signal yet; the detail page has what we know.
Well-reviewed roaster
$1.72/oz
Archived (6)
66Expect Grape Jell O, Starfruit, and Chamomile from this honey.
Minas Gerais, BR · Honey
GrapeStarfruitChamomile
Well-reviewed roaster
$1.66/oz
Out of stock
Not ratedExpect Marsipan, Peach Schnapps, and Grape Bubblegum from this anaerobic honey.
Cerrado Mineiro, BR · Anaerobic Honey
DarkMarzipanPeachGrape
$2.17/oz
Out of stock
Not ratedCaramilk Chocolate, Dulce De Leche, and Irish Coffee on a anaerobic natural build.
Minas Gerais, BR · Anaerobic Natural
MediumCaramelChocolateMilk Chocolate+2
$2.81/oz
Out of stock
Not ratedExpect Thick Caramel Sweetness, Malty Milk Chocolate, and Red Berry Syrups from this anaerobic natural.
Cerrado Mineiro, BR · Anaerobic Natural
MediumCaramelMilk ChocolateBerry+1
$3.01/oz
Out of stock
Not ratedExpect Bergamot Tea, Cinnamon Spice, and Vanilla from this anaerobic natural.
Cerrado Mineiro, BR · Anaerobic Natural
LightBergamotCinnamonVanilla+2
$1.51/oz
Out of stock
Not ratedExpect Bergamot Tea, Cinnamon Spice, and Vanilla from this anaerobic natural.
Cerrado Mineiro, BR · Anaerobic Natural
LightBergamotCinnamonVanilla+2
$1.51/oz
Out of stock
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