Brazil - Lusitano - Natural - 25 lb Box

When we built our workhorse blends Marchador, Lusitano, and Alter Real we were looking for very specific characteristics, coffees that were good team players for blending, but they could also shine on their own if asked. Over the years these workhorses have delivered for our clients and they've become so popular that we've cupped and searched through A LOT of coffee in search of new partnerships and producers. Brazil is a very very big place, and as we grow into the future it makes sense to grow our relationships with as many quality producers as we can. This lot of Lusitano 16+ Full Natural comes from southern Minas Gerais, the home of Coopama – the Machado Agricultural Cooperative. Composed of approximately 3,800 cooperative families, 60% of whom are family farmers, the cooperative sees coffee not just as a crop, but as a true way of life. These families dedicate themselves to environmental preservation, caring for the land, water, and forests that surround them. The excellence of their coffees is the result of sustainable practices and innovations at every stage of production. From selective harvesting to conscious handling and advanced post-harvest techniques, every detail is carefully monitored to guarantee high-quality beans. To strengthen this quality, Coopama encourages its members to adopt best production practices, promoting competitions and awards that recognize the effort and excellence of the producers. In addition, it offers support in defining strategic plans and goals that guarantee a differentiated coffee from the field, adding value to the final product.

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