Fazenda Um Paraiso MG2

Tried it as a pour-over the morning after it arrived, and the sweetness came through so clearly it barely needed any cool-down time. Knowing it’s the same lot that won the World Barista Championship adds a nice story to the cup, but the depth on its own sells it.

The berry notes carry through beautifully in both espresso and pour-over, and the body is surprisingly syrupy for a natural process. Knowing Boram Um won Worlds with this exact lot makes every cup feel a little special, though it stands on its own even without that story.

The history behind this lot is what sold me, and the cup itself doesn't disappoint — that champion-winning pedigree really comes through in the complexity. It brews up incredibly clean with a lingering finish that I keep going back for.