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Sweet 'n' Low / Brazil

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£16.00
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Brazil

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dried apricot / chamomile / pecan

Sweetness ●●●●●‎ ‎ Acidity ●●●○○‎ Body ●●●○○

    ROSSO DIRECT TRADE

    We source directly from producers when we can to make sure the most profit gets to the farmer. Our sourcing values are shown through our icons on each of our coffee labels and on the back of our coffee bags.

    SHIPPING

    Once your order is received, it will be processed and shipped in 1-3 days.

    Free delivery in Calgary for orders over $20. (in city limits)
    Free delivery across Canada & the US for orders over $75

    Biotrē Bags 2.0

    Our 340g and 2lb coffee bags are made entirely of from plant materials and breakdown in a relatively short period of time.

     Biotrē 2.0 FAQ 

    Are these bags completely compostable?
    No, due to the inner lining made of sugar cane. However, this layer is made sustainably with 100% renewable material (meaning not made of fossil fuels, but instead bio-based and natural resources that can be replenished through a natural process).

    That’s not all. About 60% of the bag components break down under standard composting conditions, so they can be partially composted in your back yard compost. Go earth!


    Can I put this in the city compost?

    You should not put these bags in the Calgary city compost, due to rudimentary composting facilities. However, you can compost the outer lining in a healthy home compost which will break down within 12 weeks. Dispose of the sugar cane layer in the garbage afterward.

    What if I don't have access to a backyard compost?
    Please dispose of the bags in the garbage. It may feel wasteful, however, these bags will break down at least 10 times faster in a landfill vs other coffee bags because of the plant-based materials they're made with.


    How are these bags better for the environment?
    The plant-based components that go into Biotre® 2.0 absorb the greenhouse gas CO2 through natural plant respiration prior to being used. Manufacturing these bags produces a significantly smaller carbon footprint (as much as 60% less from the typical coffee bags). They break down much faster in the landfill as well. We're talking 5-10 years vs 100 years, which is the time it takes for most other coffee bags to break down!

     


    Our 340g and 2lb bags are made with Biotrē 2.0 materials, which are 60% compostable and 100% renewable, including the valve!

    Additional FAQ on our new bags

    What’s the difference between the red bag and the black bag?
    The red bag contains the coffees with an acidity rating from 3-5. The black bag contains coffees with an acidity rating of 2 or lower.
    In summary: coffees that are a little more adventurous—red; comfortable and more classic coffees—black.


    How does the Sweetness, Acidity, and Body Scale work?

    This is an internal scale from 0-5 comparing our own coffees. Each coffee is cupped and the sweetness, acidity, and body are rated. Keep in mind that different brewing methods may affect results.


    Why isn’t my phone reading the QR code?

    If you’re using an iPhone, you may need to use your QR Code Scanner instead of your camera app. The QR Code Scanner is located in the Control Centre.

     

    Sweet &
    Sweet &

    Sweet 'n' Low / Brazil

    dried apricot  /  chamomile  /  pecan

    Sweetness ●●●●●     Acidity ●●●○○      Body●●●○○

    This coffee is made from two naturally occurring low caffeine varietals, Aramosa and Laurina. Caffeine tastes bitter so lower caffeine levels lead to a sweeter, more delicate cup. You will find this coffee sweet and fragrant with notes of floral chamomile, sweet dried apricot and nutty pecan.

    Varietal Aramosa, Laurina
    Process Natural
    Producer Daterra
    Geography Cerrado, Brazil
    Rosso Direct Trade

    About the Farm

    • Daterra is situated near the city of Patrocinio, in the state of Minas Gerais, Brazil, within the renowned Cerrado region. Renowned for its fertile flatlands, the Cerrado proves to be an ideal environment for coffee cultivation.
    • The operational sophistication of Daterra is truly impressive. The farm has evolved into a meticulously organized network of lots, each meticulously monitored and managed individually. Many lots are equipped with automated irrigation systems, ensuring precise delivery of nutrients and water to the coffee plants.
    • During the harvest season, members of the Daterra team venture into different lots to assess the ripeness of the cherries. Small batches are carefully harvested, allowing the team to strategize the optimal timing for harvesting each specific varietal to ensure peak quality. Decisions regarding the utilization of each coffee and its placement on the menu are then made by the quality team, reflecting their dedication to excellence.

    Customer Reviews

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    Max
    Great coffee!

    I love this new low caffeine coffee. It's quite light, somewhat between regular coffee and tea.

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    Tom
    Pleasingly Mellow

    I've been hopping around from roaster to roaster 5lb's at a time.

    This bean is pleasingly mellow, and my wife's new favorite. I feel like I've enjoyed the various flavor facets of this coffee in memorable offerings from other roasters: The delicate tea like camomile is reminiscent of Onyx, and the pale pecans/nuts are remind me of Northbound. Can report that it is sweet through and through.

    The shot - I pull this as espresso - creates a mellow light/med cappuccino, and a nutty mellow iced Americano. This is not your stout cap, but fantastic cortado and a mellow refined taller milk drink. I really do like coffees with a tea like levity in the flavor profile, even if I dump a whole bunch of milk over it (dumb grin).

    I know I mentioned that I hop from roaster to roaster but this is my third five pound bag from Rosso, so there's that. I am a US customer and there are no custom charges on orders under $100. Gets to me in the US in US in 5-6 days.

    Biotre bags are made 100% from plant based material.

    Both the manufacturing and disposing process is better for the environment.

    Composting Biotrē Bags

    You can compost the outer lining in a healthy home compost, which will break down within 12 weeks.