Brazil - Fazenda Sao Silvestre - Andrade Family - Red Catuai Raised Beds

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Fazenda São Silvestre is located in the Serra do Salitre region, on the border between the states of Minas Gerais and Alto Paranaíba, at an altitude of around 1,200 meters. This area is known for its ideal terroir for growing specialty coffee: a combination of mineral-rich volcanic soils, a mild climate with well-defined wet and dry seasons, and high altitude provides excellent conditions for the slow ripening of coffee cherries and a rich flavor profile.

The São Silvestre farm belongs to the Andrade family, who have deep roots in coffee cultivation dating back to 1901. Today, the farm is run by brothers Ismael José de Andrade and Eduardo Andrade, the third generation of coffee growers. These brothers not only continue the family tradition but also actively innovate – combining modern agronomic knowledge with respect for nature and an emphasis on the quality of each lot.

At the São Silvestre farm, carefully selected Arabica varieties are grown, primarily Yellow Bourbon, Catuaí, and Mundo Novo. These varieties are known for their sweetness, full body, and delicate acidity – combined with the São Silvestre terroir, they create complex and elegant cups.

Although it is common in Brazil for coffee to be machine-harvested, the microlot we selected this year was harvested exclusively by hand. This careful selection of only the ripest cherries contributes to the exceptional quality and purity of the resulting profile.

We have been working with the Andrade brothers for over 15 years. Our partnership is built on mutual trust, a shared passion for specialty coffee, and a common goal of continuous improvement. We are delighted to see our cooperation continue to develop – and we are proud that the Andrade brothers are our long-standing partners.

🌼 LOT STL058/25
São Silvestre – Yellow Catucaí 785 – Natural (Dried cherries)
For this lot, the Yellow Catucaí 785 variety was chosen, which showed exceptionally high levels of glucose and fructose when measured with a refractometer, making it an ideal choice for achieving significant sweetness.

The harvest was done by hand – the picking team carefully selected only perfectly ripe coffee cherries. After harvesting, the cherries were transported to raised African beds, where they underwent slow and even drying for 24 to 25 days. This gradual drying process of whole cherries (Natural method) ensures high uniformity of the beans and promotes the development of a full, creamy body and intense sweetness.

Flavor profile: lemongrass, honey, green tea

Country of Origin: Brazil

Region: Cerrado Mineiro region

Farm: Sao Silvestre

Farmer: Famili Andrade

Altitude: 1250 m.a.s.l.

Variety: Red Catuaí

Processing: Raised Beds Natural

Screen: 16+

Cupping Score: 86

Crop: 2025