SiTIO CAMINHO DA SERRA 2017 - Brazil Naturals 2017 Verified listing

The farm was acquired more than 30 years ago by the Miranda family and is now in its third generation. The main activity on the farm is the production of Arabica co ee, and the trees range in age from 3 to 30 years. The coffee fields are wooded with Australian cedar which provide shade and a cooler atmosphere for working in the fields. Crop treatment, picking, and drying is all done manually with the goal of creating jobs and increasing family income. In addition to co ee, the farm also produces some corn, beans, fruits, and vegetables for neighbors, workers, and partners.

Caminho da Serra is located 5 km from the city of Araponga and is inside a forest reserve with pristine forests, rich with springs and native plant species such as bromeliads, orchids, muruc_is, and cecropias, and give emphasis to the preservation of the environment.

Coffee processing system

The processing and preparation system used is dry, or natural, in which the fruit is kept intact (husk, parchment, mucilage, beans). The coffee was picked by hand, creating jobs. After being picked, the coffee was washed and the ripe cherries were separated from the floaters with water. The ripe cherries were taken for pre-drying on patios and later drying on African beds, one which they develop striking aroma, flavor and body. After drying, they co ee is stored in rest boxes to maintain quality until it is ready to be processed.

Concern about quality

Tproduceer and commercialize the best coffees from the Matas de Minas region, with high standards of hygiene, quality, flavor, and aroma, having as guiding values honesty, transparency, respect, unity, quality and Brazilian flavor.