Single origin

Arabica

Toca da Raposa

Deyvid Oliveira Leandro

Toca da Raposa put the coffee world on notice. Grower Deyvid Oliveira Leandro — one of Brazil’s top coffee makers — recently won the Best of Cerrado, taking first place in the Induced Fermentation category. The winning lot then fetched $101 per pound at auction. Bags like this explain why competition judges keep saying his name. This coffee carries that same craft, and it tastes like nothing else from the region. About Toca da Raposa The farm’s name means “the fox’s den,” and it sits in Campos Altos, in the Cerrado Mineiro. Deyvid grows Yellow Bourbon here, an heirloom cultivar treasured for its elegant sweetness. Then comes his signature: a 72-hour induced fermentation before the cherries dry whole in the sun. That long, controlled fermentation builds bold fruit flavors that ordinary naturals never reach. Consequently, this cup breaks the Cerrado mold. Unlike the region’s standard chocolatey, nutty profile, Toca da Raposa is bright and lively from the first sip. What’s in the Cup Ripe berry leads the charge. Next, tropical fruit sweetens the middle. Finally, a tinge of red-wine acidity adds depth, and the finish lands smooth and refreshing. In short, this is a showcase coffee — brew it for the skeptic who thinks Brazilian coffee only tastes like chocolate. It shines as a pour-over, and iced it becomes downright juicy. For filter brewing, start with a 1:16 ratio and adjust to taste.