Seasonal Espresso - Sítio Mãe Da Providência Natural, Brazil

Edenilson grew up helping his father in the coffee fields developing the skills that he would need to fulfil his ambition of one day farming coffee himself. At just 19 he purchased a plot of land in the Santana de Caldas region, where volcanic hot springs have created nutrient-rich soils. Edenilson and Ciomara only farm coffee, cultivating 2.5 of their 3.2 Ha of land and producing around 110 bags of coffee per year. Because of the farm’s altitude and cooler temperatures their harvest tends to start later in the season.

Edenilson focuses on growing, whilst Ciomara looks after post-harvest processing. They have had their best results with extended fermentation, partially drying their crop on a patio under a sun shade then bagging and storing in their warehouse for a month before a final drying stage, resulting in optimal moisture content and award-winning coffees.