Engenho Farm (Natural)- Brazil

About this coffee

~Rocky road, plum and praline~ Farm: Engenho Country: Brazil Region: Mantiqueira de minas Altitude: 1100 masl Variety: Yellow Bourbon Processing: Natural Farmer: Jose Ronaldo Junqueira Dias Sourced Through: Southland Merchants --- In the heart of Brazil, the 240-hectare Engenho Farm is atestament to the Carneiro family's commitment to producingexceptional coffee. Acquired in 1954, the farm has beennurtured through generations, landing in the capable hands ofJos Ronaldo, a coffee enthusiast and skilled heart surgeon.Despite his medical pursuits, Jos Ronaldo manages the farmwith the same passion and precision that define its legacy.Engenho stands out due to its strategic location. The regionexperiences a well-defined dry season, crucial for coffeeharvesting. The unique combination of altitude, topography,and soil composition creates an ideal environment for theslow maturation of coffee beans, resulting in distinctiveflavours. Diverse Coffee Varieties: Cultivating a variety of coffee typesYellow Bourbon, Red Bourbon, Catua, Acai, Icatu,and CatucaEngenho chooses each for specific traits suited to local conditions. Thisdiversity ensures a resilient crop, resistant to diseases, and bursting with distinct flavors. Sustainability in Action: Engenho isn't just about coffee; it's about environmental care. Fenced water mines and ongoing tree planting showcase the farm's commitment to sustainability. This dedication extends to the community's well-being, with initiatives like assisting in employee transportation. The Coffee Processing Journey: Engenho's coffee processing is a meticulously crafted journey. From natural to pulpednatural, washed to natural fermented, the beans undergo careful processing on patiosand mechanical dryers. About Southland Merchants Nadia and Andre are Brazilian, passionate coffee lovers, partners in business and life and the founders and owners of Southland Merchants. They met in 2002 in a casual setting and instantly felt connected. Within a year,they establishedtheir first company and fell in love. Life in Brazil was great;they love the country and its people, the lifestyle and being withtheir families but they could not let go of the urge to venture out into the world and explore new places. Eventually they decided to embark on an adventure and to move overseas withtheir three girls.They wanted to find a place that would offer a bright future fortheir children, allow them to meet a new culture and learn another language. After a lot of research,theyrealised Australia would bethe ideal destination. In 2017 Australia becametheirnew home and in the same year they arrived they founded Southland Merchants.The company supplies Australian roasters with delicious Brazilian green coffee, full of stories and passion, and connects them back to their roots.