Fazenda Boa Vista Natural, Brazil
Fazenda Boa Vista Natural, Brazil
Located in Ibiraci, Boa Vista is managed by Anderson Monteiro de Andrade, a second generation grower. The farm has 72 hectares dedicated to coffee growing, and sits at an elevation of 1,100 masl. Natural lots start by picking and floating the cherries and leaving them to dry ferment in sealed tanks for up to 36 hours. The cherries are then placed to dry in huge open patios for 12 to 15 days, depending on weather.
ORIGIN Minas Gerais, Brazil
VARIETY Yellow Catucaí
The Catucai variety is a cross between catuai and Icatu. Catucai can be both yellow and red and is well-known for its high productivity and yields. (Trabocca)
PROCESS Natural
Our flavor notes: Cascara, baked apple, red fruits
Net Wt. 12oz / 340g
100% SPECIALTY GRADE ARABICA COFFEE
ROASTED AND PACKED AT HEARTWOOD ROASTERY, CHAGRIN FALLS, OH
Coffee growing in Brazil is a whole different business, but Anderson managed to maintain it as an “all-hands-on-deck” family enterprise.
Together with his 3 siblings, they formed a partnership with the inherited land from their father, and began building Fazenda Boa Vista into its current state. With a total of 13 children across all the siblings, they hope eventually that all family members engage in the farm (so far, 3 of them are fully devoted). Nowadays, Fazenda Boa Vista is growing at a steady pace, with the siblings wanting to adopt a regenerative agriculture approach, and innovating with new post-harvest management techniques.
The family values sustainable practices, minimizing chemical fertilizers in favor of biological products and composting, promoting soil health and biodiversity. Looking to the future, Anderson hopes to pass on his passion for coffee to his family’s next generation, exploring regenerative agriculture to keep their practices progressive and eco-friendly. (The Coffee Quest)
