Brewing method: Espresso
Cupping notes: Berries, chocolate, violet
 | Sul de Minas |
 | 1,030 m. |
 | Topázio |
 | Natural |
 | Monica Borges |
 | 2022 Harvest |
The Campos das Vertentes region is characterised by high plateaus with an average altitude of 1030 metres above sea level, regular precipitation and mild temperatures throughout the year. These conditions are ideal for growing specialty coffee in Brazil.
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Positive Social and Environmental Impact
Fazenda Vila Boa is an important employment centre in the region, providing work and support to almost 450 people from the nearby communities through social projects and direct employment.
In addition, the farm is one of the few in Brazil that has been certified as carbon neutral by GRÖN. The carbon-neutral certification demonstrates that the farm absorbs more carbon (through plant life) than it emits (through harvesting and processing), thus contributing to the fight against climate change and setting an example for Brazil coffee cultivation.
Coffee Cultivation in the Campos das Vertentes Region
This, along with fertile soils and abundant water, creates an ideal microclimate for growing specialty Brazil coffee.
The difference in temperatures during the harvest and processing seasons offers good conditions for the ripening cycle.
This Lot’s Processing
This Brazil coffee lot has been processed using the natural method, unlike most coffees in the region, which is processed as “pulped natural” or honey. This means that the coffee beans are left to dry in the cherry before pulping them.
The end result is a coffee with cupping notes that stand out for its fruity and sweet profile, largely due to the natural processing technique and the unique growing conditions in the region. The beans are medium-sized and uniform, and we can find notes of forest fruits, chocolate, and violet.
Brazilian coffee and the example of Fazenda Vila Boa
Most Brazilian coffee is grown on large farms that have opted for mechanical harvesting and processing to maximise production, however, there is a growing trend towards the production of specialty and sustainable coffees, such as coffee from Fazenda Vila Boa.
Fazenda Vila Boa is an example of how high-quality coffee production can be achieved with a positive social and environmental impact.
