Description
Overview
The farm was acquired in 1986. It was Alessandro Matos Martins intention to begin planting Arabica coffee, taking advantage of the altitude of its lands - above 1,200 meters and its mild climate 15º C average. Respecting the environment, coffee is grown sustainably, always looking for the best possible use of products that can leave chemical residues, and investing in forestation with native species.
Coffee processing system
Coffee is picked selectively and manually, and the beans are pulped naturally by the wet system. The beans are dried on a sunny cemented terrace. Concern with quality The owner receives technical assistance from the company Agripec, and is a member of the Cooperativa Agricola dos Cafeicultores de Piata [Coffee Growers Agriculture Cooperative of Piata] - COOCAMP, and of the Associacao dos Cafeicultores do Municipio de Piata [Coffee Growers Association of the Municipality of Piata] - ASCAMP.
Farm Information
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Farm NameFazenda Cabaço Do Tanque
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FarmerAlessandro Matos Martins
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Altitude1200
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Farm Size20
Score
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Score89.57
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Rank8
Lot Information
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Year2006
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Processing SystemPulped Natural
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VarietyCatuai
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