Explore the world of specialty coffee with Brazuca’s tasting packs
Can't choose? Our tasting boxes let you taste several Brazilian specialty coffees side by side, for espresso or filter. What is in each box and how to get the most out of it.
By Tiago
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Resumo · the short answer
Can't choose between our coffees? Then you don't have to. Our tasting boxes put several Brazilian specialty coffees in one box, so you can taste them side by side.
There is one box for espresso and one for filter, and both make a good gift for someone who loves coffee.
Ficha técnica Tasting boxes
| Boxes | Espresso and filter |
|---|---|
| Espresso box | 4 coffees |
| Filter box | Lighter filter roasts |
| Roasted | Every week in Amsterdam |
| Roasted before sending | 2 to 12 days |
| Ships within | 1 to 2 working days |
01 · Espresso
Explore Espresso Box
Four espresso coffees, each with its own character:
Paulista Blend
Almond, chocolate and red berries. Our easy everyday espresso, lovely with milk.
Mistura Fina
Our seasonal espresso blend, with chocolate, roasted chestnut and red apple.
Fazenda Nossa Senhora de Fátima
A single origin from the Serra da Canastra in Minas Gerais, with dark chocolate, brown sugar and roasted almond.
Sítio Matuto
A Yellow Catuaí microlot with caramel, apricot and a fresh herbal note.
Do torrador
“Brew them one after another with the same recipe and you will quickly taste the difference between a blend and a single farm.”
Tiago, who roasts our coffee every week in Amsterdam
See what is in the Explore Espresso Box
02 · Filtro
Explore Filter Special Box
For V60, Chemex, AeroPress or a filter machine. This box brings together a selection of our filter roasts. They are roasted lighter, so the fruit and sweetness of each farm come through in the cup.
See what is in the Explore Filter Special Box
03 · Escolha
Espresso box or filter box?
Choose the box that matches how you brew at home.
Espresso machine, milk drinks
Cappuccino and flat white
→ Go for the espresso box: those coffees have the body and sweetness to stand up to milk.
V60, Chemex, AeroPress, filter machine
You like your coffee black
→ The filter box shows you more of the fruit and detail in Brazilian coffee.
04 · Prova
How to get the most out of a tasting box
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Two at a time
Taste two coffees at a time, brewed in exactly the same way, so the only thing that changes is the coffee.
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Fresh water
Use fresh, filtered water: it makes the flavours clearer.
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Let it cool
Let the cup cool a little. Many flavours show more clearly when the coffee is no longer hot.
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Write it down
Note sweetness, body, fruit and finish. After a few coffees you will see a pattern in what you like.
Need a recipe to start with? Our espresso and filter recipes are a good place to begin.
05 · Perguntas
Frequently asked questions
How fresh is the coffee?
We roast every week in Amsterdam, and the roast date is on every bag. The coffee we send was roasted 2 to 12 days earlier, and orders leave within 1 to 2 working days.
When does the coffee taste best?
Fresh coffee needs to rest first. After roasting it releases CO2, and the flavour is not yet round in the first days. From about a week after roasting the coffee comes into its own, and it is at its best for up to around six weeks. The valve on the bag lets gas out without letting air in.
How do I store the coffee?
Close the bag well after opening and keep it somewhere dark and cool, but not in the fridge.
Is a tasting box a good gift?
Yes. It lets someone discover several coffees at once, and if you are not sure how they brew, the espresso box is the safest choice for anyone who drinks coffee with milk.
Próximo gole · next sip
Found your favourite?
Several of our coffees also come in 1 kg bags. Drink a lot of one coffee? Our 1 kg value packs, such as 4 x 1 kg of Paulista Blend or Mistura Fina, come with a bundle discount. Or browse all our Brazilian coffee beans.
Running a café or office? We send free samples to taste on your own machine first. Read how our coffee for cafés and offices works.
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