Brazil - Carmo

• Roast Type: Espresso
• Tasting Notes: Praline (Pecan & Caramelised Brown Sugar) & Nutty Profile     
• Altitude:  960 to 1040 MASL
• Varietal:  Acaiá, Yellow Catuaí, Mundo Novo, Red Catuaí and Arara. 
• Region/City: Campo das Vertentes / Sao Joao Del Rei
• Average Temperature: 21 C
• Harvest Time: July to September

The Garcia family (Andre Luiz, Natalia & Beneficio) are a family of coffee producers who live and work along the Estrada Royal in the tropical climate in the Serra do Campo das Vertentes, Brazil. The highlands are rich in springs and the shallow and acidic well-drained soils of volcanic origin with yellow-red land are perfect for growing a well balanced and sweet espresso coffee.

The Garcia's speciality coffee journey began in 2013, when Andre took over his father's farm. Embedded in the deep understanding that the microclimate in the region was perfect for growing coffee, with mider temperatures, good altitude and a flatter terrain - they were set to reach new coffee highs.

Andre and his wife, Natalia, became experts in speciality coffees, mapping and carrying out various studies and experiments for growing the highest quality coffee beans. Their use of sustainable techniques, help them make the most of existing natural resources - to grow the best coffee and provide jobs and a livlihood for farmers who depend on the farm.

• Espresso Brewing Methods
  - Espresso (Sage Machine)
  - French Press
  - Moka Pot

Best suited for the Espresso Brewing Method (Espresso Machine, French Press or Moka Pot).

Find the recommended recipe here.

The Garcia's use of sustainable techniques, help them make the most of existing natural resources - to grow the best coffee and provide jobs and a livlihood for farmers who depend on the farm.

They're achieving this by:

• Charging us higher prices to source their green beans to ensure fair and appropriate pay for working hours and quality beans.
• Achieving greater supply chain transparency, to support and spearhead the eradication of child labour, safer working conditions and cleaner environmental practices.
• Working directly with the farmers and Jaguara Coffee, without any muddy or corner-cutting intermediaries.
• Fostering an ongoing working relationship with our farmers and producers to ensure a steady and reliable income so they can improve their living conditions and farming needs.