AUGUSTO BORGES / BRAZIL

augusto borges is a naturally processed coffee from the sul de minas region of brazil, grown by producer augusto borges and roasted by fuglen coffee roasters. the natural process, where the whole cherry dries around the bean, produces the fruit-forward character you get here: red apple, tropical fruit, and raisin sweetness balanced by a black tea, tea-like dryness that keeps it from tipping into jam territory. it suits filter brewing well, where that tea-like quality can come through cleanly. a medium-coarse grind, water around 93c, and a standard pour-over ratio will let the fruit and tea notes develop without muddiness.