OUR PLOT DATERRA

Our project took us from yellow to black honey, with different fermentation times, layers, sugar levels. We find this Black Honey Lot to be the best yet: Expect the sweet note of ripe strawberry or fruit candy. A lingering note of frangipane is a nutty reminder of the classic profile of Brazilian terroir.

Daterra are pioneers in their field: committed to pushing the boundaries in coffee production, with a dedicated approach to both quality and sustainability. They were the first Rainforest Alliance certified coffee farm in Brazil and the only B Corp certified coffee producer in the world.

For us, working with producers is an exciting journey and our close relationship with Daterra has allowed us to push the limits of coffee sourcing.

Together we have embarked on a Tree Planting programme to help mitigate the effects of climate change. We have committed to planting 40,000 trees on protected land in Brazil: you can make a difference and donate one today.

In Honey Processing, the skin and outer layer of fruit surrounding the bean are removed, but the mucilage surrounding the bean is left in place: the sticky, golden layer that gives the process its name. In the Black Honey process we chose for Our Plot, the majority of the bean's mucilage remains, allowing an intense fermentation. The beans are then slowly dried on covered bed, where they develop the distinct black colour.