Sitio Maranhão
Sítio Maranhão is a postcard farm set in the gentle, rolling hills of Minas Gerias. The Betti family are made up of brothers Josiel and Jeferson, together with their wives Jessica and Cleissimara.
On the farm the brothers take the harvest and section of the coffee at peak maturity and Jessica and Cliessinmara are responsible for the post-harvest. Meticulous attention to detail at both of these stages ensure consistently high quality coffee across the entire harvest. This is of the upmost importance when working with coffee at small scale like they do at Sítio Maranhão.
The Betti Family
Yellow Catuai
Natural
Minas Gerais
Our selection from Sítio Maranhão is this naturally processed Yellow Catuai. The coffee is hand picked and a short tractor ride delivers the coffee cherries to the patio by the farm house where there are left to dry in the sun before removing the outer layers to reveal the green coffee inside. This process takes several weeks and requires careful monitoring to ensure that the beans are dried evenly and not over-fermented. The Yellow Catuai variety of coffee is known for its sweet and acidic flavour, being yellow in colour, as the name suggests, it absorbs less sunlight than the red fruiting varietal leading to a slower maturation and a more complex cup.
With an annual production of 300 bags, Sítio Maranhão is a very small coffee farm. Contrary to popular belief, the vast amount of coffee produced in Minas Gerias comes from small, family managed farms just like Maranhão. The Betti Family's dedication to quality and sustainability has made them a well-respected and sought-after producer. Their passion for coffee shines through, and their commitment to the environment and their community has made them a valuable contributor to the local region.
6 Bags
December 2024
January 2025
Vollers UK
