Brazil | #1 Cup of Excellence | Sítio Santa Luzia
Brazil | #1 Cup of Excellence | Sítio Santa Luzia
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Brazil | #1 Cup of Excellence | Sítio Santa Luzia

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Coffee Details

Taste Notes: Apple, Brown Sugar

Producer: Sitio Santa Luiza

Relationship: 1 year: This is our first coffee purchased Ronaldo da Silva and family

Process: Natural

Roast Profile: Light Medium

Origin: Mantiqueira de Minas, Brazil

Varietal: Yellow Catucai

Score: 92.32

Auction price: $45.10/lb

Roast and Order Days

Next Roast Dates: The Sitio Santa Luzia will only be offered to a limited number of buyers who sign up using the signup widget above. Only 400 customers will be selected to purchase this coffee.

Orders: All orders placed will be shipped the next day (excluding Sunday) if there is inventory; otherwise, your order will go out on our next roast day each Saturday.

Details

  • Flavor Profile

    Apple, Brown Sugar

  • Process

    Natural

  • Cupping Score

    92.32

  • Origin

    Mantiqueira de Minas, Brazil

  • Varietal

    Yellow Catucai

  • Auction Price

    $55.50/lb

About The Coffee

Sítio Santa Luzia, located in Mantiqueira de Minas, Brazil, won the 2024 Cup of Excellence #1 Natural Coffee with a score of 92.32. Owned by Ronaldo and Luziane, the 9-hectare farm (7 planted with Yellow Catucaí) follows sustainable, high-quality practices with Cocarive agronomist support.

The coffee is handpicked at peak ripeness, ensuring cherries never touch the ground. It undergoes washing, meticulous patio drying, and careful resting before being processed. The high-altitude climate (1080–1180m) enhances the coffee’s unique characteristics.

With only 3.5 bags produced, this lot stood out for its exceptional quality. The family-run operation, including their children Renan and Aline, prioritizes sustainability, protecting natural springs and forests. Their dedication to craftsmanship and precision makes this Cup of Excellence-winning coffee a true standout in specialty coffee production.

Sítio Santa Luzia

Sítio Santa Luzia is a family-run farm in the Mantiqueira de Minas region of Brazil, owned by Ronaldo and Luziane. Nestled at 1080–1180 meters, the 9-hectare property has been dedicated to coffee cultivation since 2007, with 7 hectares planted with Yellow Catucaí. The farm thrives under a familial agriculture system, where their children, Renan and Aline, actively participate in daily operations, from fertilization to harvest and drying.

Sustainability is at the heart of their work. They carefully preserve the property’s springs and native forests, ensuring environmental balance alongside their production. With guidance from Cocarive agronomists, they follow best agricultural practices, emphasizing quality and sustainability. Their meticulous approach and deep-rooted passion have made Sítio Santa Luzia a recognized name in specialty coffee farming, earning accolades for their dedication to excellence. Through hard work and commitment, the family continues to cultivate not just coffee, but a legacy.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the roast date printed?

Yes, our roast date is printed on the bottom of each bag.

Is the coffee roasted to order?

Yes, we currently roast all orders twice a week (Tuesday and Saturday).

Is coffee seasonal like produce?

Just like produce, coffee can have multiple seasons and harvests depending on the country of origin. We source all our raw materials during the current and optimal season.

Where do you currently source your coffee from?

Brazil, Colombia, Ethiopia, Kenya, Tanzania, Costa Rica, Sumatra, Honduras, Nicaragua

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