Brazil I Barbosa Family

Tasting Notes: Coming soon

Origin & Processing:

• Region: Cerrado Mineiro, Brazil
• Farm: Cachoeira & Sucuri
• Farmer: Barbosa Family
• Varietal: Red Catuai
• Process: Natural
• Harvest: 2025

The Story Behind the Coffee:

The Barbosa family is a truly Brazilian, family-owned company, with a clear mission to foster the sustainable growth of the

Cerrado Mineiro region through the production of exceptional, sustainable coffees. This natural process red catuai variety was produced by the Barbosa family who have a history in farming, hailing back to the 1900s.

The Cerrado region is the newest major coffee growing region in Brazil. Over the last few decades this region has stood out, producing renowned high quality coffee. This growing region offers ideal weather for high quality coffee cultivation thanks to its tropical savanna climate. Its distinct dry and wet seasons are ideal for coffee cultivation.

These conditions result in beans that are often noted for their sweetness, balanced acidity, and complex aromas.

About the Producer

Situated in the renowned Cerrado Mineiro region, the Barbosa family has been growing coffee for generations. The tradition of coffee farming was passed down from Danilo’s great grandfather. In 1979 it was Danilo’s turn to carry on the family business. Danilos wife Imaculada and sons Vitor Marcelo and Sergio Ricardo work together on the farms together. Keeping their passion alive generation after generation. The Barbosa family has produced coffees that won 1st place Cup of Excellence 2 times, among many other awards since 2017. Environmental sustainability and producing high quality coffee are their two main objectives. The Barbosa family farms encompass a total area of 3,322 hectares, with 983 hectares dedicated to coffee production. They have over 1,000 hectares of natural reserves, and this balance between production and protected areas not only ensures a consistent supply of exceptional coffees but also reflects the family’s deep commitment to environmental preservation.

Whole Bean:
This coffee is shipped as whole bean to maintain its distinctive flavor and aroma. For the perfect grind to match your brewing method, visit us in-store for personalized advice and grinding services.