Origin
Country
Brazil
Region
Cerrado Mineiro
Producer
Paulo Henrique Oliveira
Farm
Fazenda Camponesa
Coffee Specifications
Variety
Mundo Novo
Process
Nucoffee Artisans - Induced Fermented
Harvest
-
Tasting notes
Sweet, caramel, molasses, brown sugar, chestnut, corn, citrus, balanced coffee.
Certifications
N/A
Packaging
Bag 60 Kg
Warehouse Location
CONTINENTAL TERMINALS, INC. - NJ
Container Number
MRKU7003290
About Grower
Paulo Henrique Oliveira
I can't say if it's destiny, but we acquired Camponesa farm and from there our passion for coffee farming began, although I believe we were born already in love with the culture. We are in a region favorable to the production of quality coffees, and in 2022 we introduced fermentation (Nucoffee Artisans) in post-harvest processes to further increase the production of specialty coffees. For us, it is very rewarding to see the results of a whole year reaching the consumer's cup and being appreciated in so many moments.
About
Region
The Cerrado Mineiro region, located in northwest of Minas Gerais State is a world-recognized, high-quality coffee producing origin and became the first Protected Geographical Indication in Brazil in 2005, with full Designation of Origin in 2013.
A strong characteristic of this region is its well-defined seasons - a hot, wet summer followed by a pleasantly dry winter. The dry climate during harvest eliminates potential problems with humidity during the drying process.
Minas Gerais is Brazil’s principal agricultural state, and the Cerrado is home to many of the country’s celebrated coffee estates, with expertise in planting, harvesting, drying, and sorting. We love Cerrado coffees for their big body, rich chocolate notes, and velvety texture when pulled as espresso.
Today, the area’s 4,500 farmers produce a combined average of 6 million bags per harvest, with an average of 35 bags per hectare. To reach these production levels, producers had to first adapt to the region’s conditions. Coffee farmers first arrived in Cerrado in the 1970’s, after being pushed out of the state of Parana by frost and out of the state of São Paulo by nematodes.
They found the soil in Cerrado to be very acidic, which they rectified with the application of calcium to create the healthy soils they enjoy today. Cerrado coffee farms are cultivated in areas with elevations varying between 800 and 1,300 meters above sea level and are known for consistently producing high quality coffees with a repeatable profile. Independent of farm size, the spirit of professionalism is present throughout Cerrado’s coffee producers.
Entrepreneurialism is part of farmers’ DNA, and many producers are second or third generation growers who also hold degrees in agronomic engineering, business management, and administration. While each family narrative is different, Cerrado is characterized by an enterprising attitude.
