Acquired by the Sertāo Group in 1979, nestled in the southern region of Minas Gerais atop the Mantiqueira Mountains in the municipality of Carmo de Minas, it sits just 3 km from the city of Olímpio de Noronha and 25 km from Carmo de Minas

Due to the farm’s topography, coffee cherries are always harvested by hand to preserve their quality. Once harvested, they are transported directly to Sertão Farm’s own processing facility, where they are washed, depulped, and spread out to dry, ensuring a high-quality product.

The coffee is then transferred to a mechanical dryer, followed by storage in resting bins. It is subsequently returned to the dryer until it reaches a moisture content of 10.5%. The coffee is then stored in bins for 30 days to rest before undergoing final processing. Finally, it is delivered to the cooperative, where it undergoes the final quality classification.

The Sertão group maintains a strong commitment to environmental preservation, prioritising the conservation of vast swathes of native forest and protecting all springs and streams within their riparian zones.

The Santa Inêz farm employs 35 registered staff and has approximately 80 residents in total. In addition to their salaries, all families receive supplementary provisions including milk, coffee and medicine.

You can expect notes of yellow plum-like acidity, toasted Hazelnut and milk chocolate finish.

Region: Minas Gerais

Producer: Francisco Isidro Pereira

Origin: Brazil

Altitude: 900 - 1050 m.a.s.l

Species/Varietal: Yellow Bourbon

Processing method: Natural