Santana De Caldas Regional

The coffee comes from a few of the producers we work closely with, such as the Betti family at Sítio Maranhão (pictured). Each family has a yield of up to 200 bags, meaning that each farm is too small to produce a larger lot like this on its own. We are very proud to sell the coffee from each farm individually, and we feel this is vitally important. However, we are equally proud to spread the positive impact of our purchasing by buying more coffee from the producers we like and respect.

We can achieve an improved price by blending a few lots together, allowing the dry milling process to continue uninterrupted. Smaller lots we normally sell require the dry mill to be turned off, emptied, and reloaded for each coffee. By blending, the producers still receive the same quality premium for their coffee at SCA 84, and some money is saved at the dry mill. This efficiency reduces costs, making it a win-win situation for everyone involved. If you are looking for high sweetness, perhaps as part of a blend, this is a great option.

Geography plays a significant role in the quality of this coffee. In the far southwest of Minas Gerais, on the border with São Paulo state, the hot spring town of Poços de Caldas sits inside a caldera (sinkhole). The region of Santana de Caldas lies to the east of this, on top of the crater formed by the sinkhole. The unique geological formations and fertile volcanic soil contribute to the exceptional quality of the coffee. The average altitude of the micro-region is 1200m, making it ideal for the production of high-scoring specialty coffee.