Bela Vista (Brazil) - Dark Espresso Roast

Bela Vista's darker roast brings out the inherent flavor of the coffee bean to satisfy your strong coffee craving. This coffee is especially suited for making espresso (using a finer grind) but can also be used for a more intense drip coffee (using a medium grind).

The beans in our Boarding Pass Coffee Bela Vista espresso roast comes from Brazil, which has a heavy Italian influence. Bela Vista is one of the most traditional Italian neighborhoods in Sao Paulo.

Fun fact about espresso: Espresso originated in Italy in the 1900s. It was produced as a result of expressing piping hot water through finely ground coffee. The term 'espresso' has the same root as the Italian word 'esprimere' which means to express.

Flavor notes: Nuts, apple, chocolate

Altitude: 1000-1150 meters / 3281-3773 feet

Variety: Yellow Catuai

Process: Natural 

About the Roast:

Much like the United States, Brazil is a country built by immigrants, largely Italian immigrants. In the late 1800s, Brazil needed workers, and the government aimed to place Italian immigrants on plantations. However, the Italians were seeking a better life and opportunity.

Before long, the Italians ditched their plantations jobs and made their way into the city Sao Paulo. They congregated in a part of the city called Bela Vista, which means “Beautiful View”. In Bela Vista, the Italians were able to build a sense of community including their traditional food and drink from the Old World.