Brazil - Granja Sao Francisco - Pulped Natural - Yellow Bourbon - Sublime

Nestled among the mountains of Mantiqueira de Minas, Granja São Francisco is a family-owned coffee estate where generations of agricultural knowledge, careful stewardship, and a commitment to exceptional coffee come together. The farm was acquired in 1937 by Octaviano Pinto Lopes Ribeiro, maternal grandfather of its current owner, Otaviano Ribeiro Ceglia. A respected coffee exporter and entrepreneur during the 1930s and 1940s, Octaviano recognized the extraordinary potential of southern Minas Gerais long before the region became internationally celebrated for specialty coffee. An especially memorable chapter in the farm’s history unfolded on April 19, 1938, when Brazilian President Getúlio Vargas celebrated his 56th birthday at Granja São Francisco. Hosted by Octaviano Pinto Lopes, the occasion brought distinguished political and military guests to the estate and was documented in the period magazine Vida Doméstica. Under Otaviano Ribeiro Ceglia’s stewardship, the estate has continued to evolve through the renewal of coffee plantings and the introduction of carefully selected varieties. Its growing areas, Gleba São Francisco and Gleba Flamengo, lie at elevations of approximately 900 to 1,300 meters, where mild temperatures, defined seasons, and the mountain landscape create favorable conditions for distinctive Arabica coffees. The family’s dedication to quality has earned recognition in Brazil’s Cup of Excellence competitions. The estate’s history also reflects a longstanding appreciation for the native flora and fauna of the Serra da Mantiqueira and for the people whose work sustains each harvest. For the Ceglia family, Granja São Francisco is more than a place where coffee is grown. It is a living legacy—one that connects the rich agricultural history of Carmo de Minas with the care and craftsmanship behind every harvest.

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