Cordel woodcut illustration of Boitatá

Ciclo de Cairé

Gibosa Minguante

Veneno de Boitatá

Boitatá — “Venom of the Fire Serpent

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Behind the Cup

Dark roast with bakers chocolate and dark toffee sweetness. Combines beans from Brazil, Mexico, and Guatemala for depth without sharp edges. Caramelized sugars and cocoa richness.

Each coffee is roasted to order. Orders ship within 2 business days. Free shipping on orders over $40.

The Deity

Boitatá is the Tupi fire serpent who protects the forests from those who would burn them. Its eyes blaze so brightly that anyone who looks directly at them goes blind. The serpent does not chase. It waits. And then it caramelizes.

Tasting Notes

Caramelized sugarDark toffeeBakers chocolateFull body

Origin

Origin: Brazil, Mexico, Guatemala

Detail: Crafted from Bourbon, Typica, Caturra, Catuaí, Catucaí, and Mundo Novo. Carefully roasted to develop caramelized sugars and cocoa richness.

Varietals: Bourbon, Typica, Caturra, Catuaí, Catucaí, Mundo Novo

Specifications

Roast Level

dark

Acidity

Low

Body

Full, robust

Best For

Drip, French press, Espresso

Brew Guide

French press

Grind: Coarse

Temp: 200°F

Ratio: 1:15

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Espresso

Grind: Fine

Temp: 200°F

Ratio: 1:2

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Ritual Note

Waning gibbous. The fire serpent has passed. What remains was worth keeping.