Black Belt - Dark Roast
Embrace the power of mastery with Black Belt. A single origin Brazilian dark roast coffee, crafted for those who seek a bold start to their day like a back first to the face. Like the esteemed black belt in martial arts, this coffee represents the pinnacle of expertise and dedication, proudly produced at the women-led Guima Estate in Minas Gerais, Brazil.
Under the leadership of Mariana Caetano, Chief Operating Officer, the Guima Estate has earned accolades for its conservation efforts and exceptional coffee quality. The farm, managed entirely by a team of skilled women, expertly cultivates beans that embody both strength and elegance. This dark roast strikes an exquisite balance of flavors, delivering a bold kick complemented by a graceful finish.
Black Belt coffee is a full-bodied experience, crafted to shine with an intensity that is both creamy and sweet. The subtle acidity and rich notes of berry, dark chocolate, caramel, and granola create a unique sensory profile that will awaken your palate and elevate your coffee experience to new heights.
Roast: Dark
Origin: Brazil
Region: Minas Gerais
Process: Natural
Varietal: Catuaí
Altitude: 900 - 1,300 masl
Woman Coffee Producer
Single Origin
Rainforest Alliance Certified
Cupping notes:
Juicy, sweet, and bold with smoky berry, dark chocolate, caramel, and granola notes.
Whole Bean or Ground 12oz bag
Utz Kapeh (pronounced o͞otz kahpāy) meaning “good coffee” in the Guatemalan Mayan language of Quiché.
The Utz Kapeh label stands for more sustainable farming and better opportunities for farmers, their families, and our planet. The UTZ certification program enables farmers to use better farming methods, grow better crops, and generate more income.
Products do not get the UTZ label easily. Compliance is strict and requirements by UTZ certified farms and companies is audited by independent certification bodies. These requirements include good agricultural practices and farm management, safe and healthy working conditions, addressing child and forced labor, and protection of the environment.
Guima Café was established with the goal of producing high-quality coffees through a variety of environmentally focused best practices, including reduced energy and water consumption, more modern equipment with lower diesel consumption, the increased use of “green” fertilizers and turning agricultural “waste” into new products. Nearly half of their 1,500 hectares is dedicated to the preservation of native flora and fauna.