Brazil | Sítio Santa Luzia COE #1 | Yellow Catucai | Natural

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About This Bean

<p><strong>Region:</strong> <meta charset="utf-8"><span data-contrast="none" lang="EN-US" class="TextRun MacChromeBold SCXW81365691 BCX8"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW81365691 BCX8" data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun">Cristina,</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW81365691 BCX8" data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun"> Minas Gerais</span></span><span class="EOP SCXW81365691 BCX8" data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p> <p><strong>Elevation:</strong><span> 1100 masl</span></p> <p><meta charset="utf-8"><strong>About: <meta charset="utf-8"></strong><span data-contrast="none" lang="EN-AU" class="TextRun SCXW56663247 BCX8"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW56663247 BCX8">Nestled in the picturesque Mantiqueira de Minas region, </span><span class="FindHit SCXW56663247 BCX8">Sítio</span><span class="FindHit SCXW56663247 BCX8"> Santa</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW56663247 BCX8"> Luzia is a coffee haven. </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW56663247 BCX8">Si</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW56663247 BCX8">tuated at an elevation of 1,100 to 1,180 metres, the farm, </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW56663247 BCX8">acquired</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW56663247 BCX8"> in 2007 by this first-generation family, is a testament to Ronaldo's commitment to quality coffee. With 7.5 hectares dedicated to the </span><span class="NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW56663247 BCX8">Catucaí</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW56663247 BCX8"> variety, Ronaldo ensures excellence with guidance from </span><span class="NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW56663247 BCX8">Cocarive</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW56663247 BCX8"> agronomists.</span></span><span class="EOP SCXW56663247 BCX8" data-ccp-props='{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559738":240,"335559739":240}'> </span></p> <div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW56663247 BCX8"> <p class="Paragraph SCXW56663247 BCX8"><span data-contrast="none" lang="EN-AU" class="TextRun SCXW56663247 BCX8"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW56663247 BCX8">Fuelled by a familial agricultural system, Ronaldo and his wife, </span><span class="NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW56663247 BCX8">Luziane</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW56663247 BCX8">, along with their children, </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW56663247 BCX8">Renan</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW56663247 BCX8"> and Aline, actively </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW56663247 BCX8">participate</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW56663247 BCX8"> in every stage of coffee production. Sustainability is paramount, with a focus on pre</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW56663247 BCX8">ser</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW56663247 BCX8">ving the springs and native forests on the farm.</span></span><span class="EOP SCXW56663247 BCX8" data-ccp-props='{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559738":240,"335559739":240}'> </span></p> </div> <div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW56663247 BCX8"> <p class="Paragraph SCXW56663247 BCX8"><span data-contrast="none" lang="EN-AU" class="TextRun SCXW56663247 BCX8"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW56663247 BCX8">Handpicking occurs only when beans are perfectly ripe, and cloths are laid under the trees to ensure the cherries never touch the ground. The proces</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW56663247 BCX8">si</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW56663247 BCX8">ng involves washing, drying on the patio with meticulous raking, and leaving the coffee to rest in granaries.</span></span><span class="EOP SCXW56663247 BCX8" data-ccp-props='{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559738":240,"335559739":240}'> </span></p> </div> <div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW56663247 BCX8"> <p class="Paragraph SCXW56663247 BCX8"><span data-contrast="none" lang="EN-AU" class="TextRun SCXW56663247 BCX8"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW56663247 BCX8">This is the second consecutive year that </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW56663247 BCX8">we’ve</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW56663247 BCX8"> </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW56663247 BCX8">purchased</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW56663247 BCX8"> Ronaldo’s coffee in the Cup of Excellence (COE) auction. In 2023, he took home third place, </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW56663247 BCX8">whereas</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW56663247 BCX8"> this year, he claimed the top spot in the Natural category. Only 180 kg of this exceptional coffee was produced, and it was our standout favourite from the 2024 Brazil COE.</span></span></p> </div>