<h1><strong>Ozone Paramount Blend</strong></h1> <p>Paramount is our carefully developed answer to a darker roasting profile – rich, smooth, and full of character. It shines as espresso with a depth of flavour that holds its own in milk-based drinks, but don't overlook it as a filter brew either. For those who enjoy something with a bit more weight and depth in the cup, it delivers.</p> <ul> <li>45% El Salvador: El Strica</li> <li>25% Brazil: Selvatech, Peaberry</li> <li>19% Zambia: Mount Sunzu, Washed</li> <li>11% Nicaragua: Limoncillo, Estate Blend</li> </ul> <p>The dark sweetness of <strong>toffee</strong> and a dusting of <strong>cacao nibs</strong> up front, finishing long on <strong>dark chocolate</strong>. Full-bodied and satisfying – the kind of cup that earns its place in a morning routine.</p> <p><strong>A note on pricing</strong></p> <p>You may have noticed this coffee has increased in price. We've held off for as long as we could, but raw ingredient costs have been climbing rapidly over the last 12-18 months – and we've had to reflect that. For more on the market forces behind it, we caught up with our Green Buyer, Roland, <a href="https://ozonecoffee.co.uk/blogs/journal/brazilian-coffee-pricing-2025-market-explained" title="Read 'Brazilian Coffee Pricing: What's Happening (and Why It Matters)' in our Journal" rel="noopener" target="_blank">in our Journal</a> – and wrote about the broader picture <a href="https://ozonecoffee.co.uk/blogs/journal/why-coffee-prices-are-surging-in-2025" title="Read 'Why Coffee Prices Are Surging in 2025' in our Journal" rel="noopener" target="_blank">back in August</a>.</p> <h1><strong>Roast Information</strong></h1> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Dark</span></p> <p><em>With an extended development time, this coffee is taken gently to the edge of second crack – deepening the body and drawing out rich dark chocolate notes while retaining enough structure to keep it clean and complex in the cup.</em></p> <h1><strong>Brew Recipe</strong></h1> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Recommended Brew Recipe</span><br>Dose: 17g<br>Time: 25 – 30 secs<br>Yield: 34g<br><i>(we recommend this as a starting point that we enjoy, tweak to personal taste)</i></p> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Resting Recommendation</span><br><i>We recommend a minimum 7-day rest after the date of roasting before brewing this coffee as espresso, but there's a lot of personal preference in that. So, by all means, please brew whenever you like!</i><strong></strong></p>

<h1><strong>Brazil: Barreiro, Icatu, Natural</strong></h1> <p>Starting with juicy <strong>golden raisins</strong> up front, there's a sweet <strong>almond</strong> quickly following that up. That almost <strong>marzipan</strong> sweetness is balanced on the aftertaste by a sprinkling of <strong>roasted hazelnuts</strong> and a little cocoa in this balanced and very quaffable cup.</p> <p>The story of Fazenda do Barreiro begins on December 11th 1820, when Captain Joaquim Bernardes da Costa Junqueira received a parcel of uncultivated land from Dom João VI, then King of the United Kingdom of Portugal, Brazil and the Algarves. The sesmaria land grant system was used to distribute land in Brazil to encourage settlement and agriculture, these large tracts of land were awarded to colonists by the crown to cultivate and develop. On this extensive area of land, Captain Joaquim settled his large family. His seventh son, Colonel Agostinho José da Costa Junqueira (also the founder of nearby Poços de Caldas) planted the first coffee plants at the end of the 19th century, after rightly identifying that the land would be perfectly suited to grow coffee. Situated at an average altitude of 1,150 metres above sea level along the fertile São Domingos mountain range, the region’s mild climate is ideal for coffee production.</p> <p>The Sul de Minas region, in the southernmost corner of Minas Gerais, has a long tradition of coffee cultivation and has become synonymous with exceptional coffee production. The combination of fertile soil, optimal altitude, mild temperatures, and a balanced mix of sun and rainfall are the ideal conditions for cultivating high-quality coffee beans. This unique microclimate plays a vital role in shaping the flavour profile of this coffee, contributing to the development of complexity, balance, and sweetness. Sul de Minas is the leading region for Arabica coffees in Brazil, with 30% of Brazil’s total Arabica production hailing from this area.</p> <p>Over generations, Barreiro has evolved into a diverse operation, producing not only exceptional coffee but also raising cattle and growing eucalyptus. It currently belongs to Icatú Agropecuária Ltd, a family company run by Colonel Agostinho’s great-grandson, Francisco Otávio Lotufo, and his son, Manuel Otávio Lotufo, as his successor. Francisco and Manuel are part of a proud family tradition, both rooted in Brazil’s rich coffee-growing heritage and looking forwards with a modern approach to sustainability.</p> <p>Today, Francisco and Manuel continue to steward the land with a focus on cultivating high-quality coffee using practices that protect the environment and support their local community. Francisco prioritizes preserving the farm’s natural resources, with 40% of Fazenda do Barreiro’s area preserved with forests, springs and waterways where native flora and fauna are protected. Welfare and collaboration with their workers is highly valued, and the business supports 30 families residing on the farm. Their hands-on approach ensures that every stage of production is handled with care and expertise.</p> <p>At Ozone Coffee, we’re proud to work closely with producers like Francisco and Manuel. Our partnership is built on shared values of quality, transparency, and long-term collaboration. By sourcing coffee from Fazenda Barreiro, we’re not only bringing unique and flavourful coffees to our customers, we are also supporting the people and stories behind every cup. It’s a relationship that celebrates both tradition and innovation, and we’re excited to continue growing together.</p> <h1><strong>Traceability</strong></h1> <ul> <li>Country: <strong>Brazil</strong> </li> <li>State: Minas Gerais</li> <li>Region: Sul de Minas</li> <li>Nearest city: Poços de Caldas</li> <li>Producer: Francisco Otávio Lotufo</li> <li>Farm: <strong>Fazenda Barreiro</strong> </li> <li>Elevation: 1,200 m.a.s.l.</li> <li>Variety: Icatu</li> <li>Processing method: <strong>Natural</strong> </li> <li>Farm size: 664.5 hectares</li> <li>Coffee growing area: 120.64 hectares</li> <li>Varietals grown: Bourbon, Catuaí, Catucaí, Mundo Novo, Acaiá, Obata, and <strong>Icatú</strong> </li> <li>Harvest months: April - September</li> </ul> <h1><strong>Cupping Scores</strong></h1> <p><strong>Cupping notes: Golden raisin, almond, roasted hazelnut.</strong></p> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Cup of Excellence Cupping Scores</span></p> <ul> <li>Clean Cup: 6/8</li> <li>Clean Cup: 6/8</li> <li>Sweetness: 6.5/8</li> <li>Acidity: 6/8</li> <li>Mouthfeel: 6.5/8</li> <li>Flavour: 6.5/8</li> <li>Aftertaste: 6/8</li> <li>Balance: 6.5/8</li> <li>Overall: 6.5/8</li> <li>Correction: +36</li> <li style="font-weight: bold;"><strong>Total: 86.5/100</strong></li> </ul> <p>If you would like to find out more about how we score coffees, make sure to read our blog post <em>"What Do Coffee Cuppings Scores Actually Mean?"</em> by clicking <a rel="noopener" title="What Do Coffee Cupping Scores Actually Mean? Ozone Journal" href="https://ozonecoffee.co.uk/blogs/journal/what-do-coffee-cupping-scores-actually-mean" target="_blank">here</a>.</p> <h1><strong>Roasting Information</strong></h1> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Medium Dark</span><em><br>A steady to slightly longer roast for this, stopping just before second crack but developing those layers of sweetness fully.</em><br></p>

<h1><strong>Ozone Half Caff Blend</strong></h1> <p>All the flavour – half the caffeine. Half Caff delivers a delicious and moreish cup made with a 50/50 blend to provide a half-caffeinated coffee.<br><br>We use a quality decaffeinated specialty coffee that has been processed using the sugar cane method, preserving the original flavours of the coffee while adding fruity notes and some complexity to the cup.<br></p> <ul> <li>50% Brazil: Matas de Minas Sugarcane Decaffeinated</li> <li>50% El Salvador: Argentina, Estate Washed</li> </ul> <p>This sweet and gentle cup has <strong>milk chocolate</strong> and <strong>brown sugar</strong> sweetness over a delicate <strong>biscuit</strong> edge for a balanced and moreish blend.<br></p> <p><strong>A note on pricing</strong></p> <p>You may have noticed this coffee has increased in price. We've held off for as long as we could, but raw ingredient costs have been climbing rapidly over the last 12-18 months – and we've had to reflect that. For more on the market forces behind it, we caught up with our Green Buyer, Roland, <a href="https://ozonecoffee.co.uk/blogs/journal/brazilian-coffee-pricing-2025-market-explained" title="Read 'Brazilian Coffee Pricing: What's Happening (and Why It Matters)' in our Journal" rel="noopener" target="_blank">in our Journal</a> – and wrote about the broader picture <a href="https://ozonecoffee.co.uk/blogs/journal/why-coffee-prices-are-surging-in-2025" title="Read 'Why Coffee Prices Are Surging in 2025' in our Journal" rel="noopener" target="_blank">back in August</a>.</p> <h1> <strong>Roast Information</strong><br> </h1> <p><strong>Tasting notes: Milk chocolate, brown sugar, biscuit.</strong></p> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Roast Information</span><br><em>Medium-dark: through first crack, slowing down and taking it steadily up to the edge of second crack, the easy drinking, balanced profile creates a well balanced flavour for this blend.</em></p>