Brazil Sequoia

Coffee Story

Sequóia Farm began operations in the 1970s, benefiting from the migration of coffee growers from southern Minas Gerais who sought more affordable land, abundant labor, and a lower risk of frost. In 2012, the farm was acquired by São Miguel Holding and came under the management of brothers Pedro, Paulo, and Vicente Lima.
Today, the farm’s mission is to create value through investment in specialty coffee production and the diversification of agricultural activities, while sharing technology with other producers in the region.

Region & Farm

Region

Chapada de Minas leží v severovýchodní části státu Minas Gerais, jež je zároveň největší kávovou oblastí v zemi, odpovědnou zhruba za 55 % celkové produkce. Na rozdíl od většiny afrických zemí, kde farmáři obvykle hospodaří na několika hektarech, brazilské farmy se většinou pohybují mezi 10 až 100 hektary. Některé, jako například Sequóia, dosahují i tisíců hektarů.
Bohatá půda, ideální nadmořská výška a stabilní klima, vytváří idealní podmínky pro pěstování kávy.

Farm

Fazenda Sequóia is located in the Chapada de Minas region at altitudes between 950 - 1200 meters above sea level. The farm itself covers about 3,898 hectares, of which 2,692 hectares are protected areas and 1,206 hectares are production fields. Its unique microclimatefosters the development of complex and clean flavor profiles.
The combination of traditional practices, a focus on sustainability, and rich biodiversity creates coffee with a distinctive taste that reflects the terroir of the region.”

Processing & Flavor

Natural processing can be challenging to execute without damaging the beans. However, when properly done, it can add a substantial body, sweetness, smoothness, and complexity to the taste profile. This coffee was naturally processed and then left to dry on a patio for approx. 15 days based on the weather.

The Taste Idea

"With Sequóia’s coffee, we were especially aiming for a very clean and not your ordinary Brazilian coffee. The easiest way to describe the result would be milk chocolate like texture, sweetness reminiscent of yellow plums and herbal liqueur finish."

Jan Jim Huza - Head Roaster.

Details

Why You'll Love It

• Sweet, clean, and balanced
• Red Catuaí with great aromatic potential
• Perfect for filter – smooth, elegant, and highly approachable