Sitio Penha

Paulo, the dedicated owner of Sitio Penha, wears two hats. By day, he works as an agronomist for Cooxupe, a prominent coffee cooperative in the region. In this role, Paulo assists other local coffee farmers, providing guidance on best practices for coffee cultivation. His work at the co-op allows him to share his knowledge and passion for coffee with the wider farming community, contributing to the overall improvement of coffee quality in the region.

After his work at co-op, Paulo turns his attention to his beloved Sitio Penha, where he puts his agronomic expertise to practice on his own coffee farm. This dual role showcases his deep commitment to the coffee industry, both in supporting fellow farmers during the day and meticulously tending to his own coffee in the evening.

Paulo's journey with Sitio Penha began in 2001, and over the years, he has honed his skills and knowledge to become an expert in coffee cultivation. The farm's elevation at 1,110 meters above sea level, under the protective shadow of Monte Ibituruna, creates ideal conditions for slow cherry maturation, resulting in exceptional flavour, body, and acidity

When the coffee has reached the correct humidity, Like many producers in the region, Paulo rents a dry mill to complete the preparation of the coffee. The final preparation for almost all small scale coffee farms like Sitio Penha is called Bica Corrida,(directly translated to mean running spout) which is the hulled coffee before it is prepared for export.

The farm is 10 hectares and he is able to produce around 40 bags per hectare. Of this, 50% makes the correct grade for specialty coffee. Good Coffee Cartel is therefore buying all of the traceable coffee from Sitio Penha for which Paulo receives a great premium. The rest will be blended and sold at a lower quality or sold for consumption on the local market.

Producer: Paulo (Pictured left in 1st photo)

Origin: Brazil
Region: Nova Resende
Farm: Sitio Penha
Process: Natural Varietals: Yellow Catuai
Arrival: Jan 2024 - Vollers UK