The Farmer

This coffee is produced in Fazenda Santa Cecilia, a single estate belonging to Pedro Veloso and his family, a third-generation coffee producer from Carmo do Paranaiba, Cerrado region in Minas Gerais. The family has been producing coffee in this privileged area for over 160 years. The variety is Acaia/Catuai, and the coffee is grown at an altitude from 1,050 to 1,200 meters above sea level. The farm is 1,270 hectares and 70% is planted in coffee. The rest are protected forests and reservoirs. Veloso Santa Cecilia is a result of a carefully selected, sun-dried beans, which produce a soft fragranced, creamy full-bodied cup. This coffee is ideal as a straight single origin and enjoyable in both espresso and filter brews. Santa Cecilia is located in the heart of Brazils coffee region Minas Gerais, and one of several farms owned and run by Pedro Veloso and his family. Santa Cecilia is their main farm and this is where most micro-lots and process experiments are made. Variety: Red Catuai Processing: Natural Grade: 2 Cupping score: 85.5 Flavor descriptors: Apple, Brown Sugar, Grape, Nut.