Rayssa / Brazil / Lady Farms

Regions / Mantiqueira de Minas & Minas Gerais, Brazil
Variety / Yellow Catuai & Mundo Novo
Altitude /1100-1300 MASL
Process / Natural
Roast / Medium
Notes / Chocolate, Cinnamon & Nut
Roast Profile / Suitable for Espresso

The first in our Lady Farm single origin series! We are delighted to present Rayssa; a blend of two Brazilian coffees from women-owned farms. Proudly named after the female Brazilian skateboard champion.

Fazenda Santo Antônio

Producer Carolina Alckmin

The Alckmin family has been cultivating exceptional coffees in the picturesque Mantiqueira de Minas region since the mid-twentieth century. With a rich heritage dating back to 1933 when Mr. Alcides Moreira, the great-grandfather of the current owner, initiated the farm’s coffee-growing legacy, Santo Antonio Farm is now in its fourth generation of dedicated coffee producers. 

Nestled in a mountainous landscape boasting altitudes of up to 1,300m, the farm specialises in cultivating high-quality Arabica beans. The meticulous manual harvesting process, necessitated by the altitude, contributes to the exceptional quality of the final product. Santo Antonio Farm takes pride in offering a diverse range of coffees, including natural, pulped natural, and fermented varieties, all crafted with an unwavering commitment to quality, productivity, and sustainability. 

Under the leadership of Carolina Alckmin, the farm is consistently pushing boundaries in every stage of the growing and production process. Beyond the pursuit of excellence, the farm places a strong emphasis on creating a positive social impact for all individuals involved in its coffee production. 

Committed to sustainability, Santo Antonio Farm adopts rational waste management practices and actively conserves water and natural resources. By reusing by-products and waste as sources of fuel and organic material for crops, the farm maintains an eco-friendly approach. Additionally, for every two hectares of coffee planting, one hectare is preserved for native forests. The integration of solar energy further reinforces the farm’s dedication to reducing pollution and carbon emissions. 

As a proud member of a larger group of farms, Santo Antonio is actively engaged in several impactful projects, including:

Frutificar: A project dedicated to promoting greater integration of women in coffee cultivation, spanning from planting and maintenance to harvesting. 

The Community Garden: An initiative where farm families actively participate in nurturing various vegetables, enhancing nutrition through the cultivation of organic produce.

Fazenda Pedra Grande

Producer Livia Moraes Ribeiro

Situated at the epicentre of Brazilian coffee production, located in the southern region of Minas Gerais, within the city of Campestre. Nestled at an elevation of 1,150 meters above sea level, the farm benefits from an ideal climate conducive to cultivating high-quality coffee. Fazenda Pedra Grande spans across 664 hectares. The estate is under the stewardship of the third generation of the Ribeiro family, led by Livia Moares Ribeiro. Under Livia’s stewardship, the estate achieves an annual coffee production of approximately 15,000 bags, comprising 30% pulped natural and 70% natural processing methods.  

The plantations, covering 400 hectares, are strategically equipped with drip irrigation systems, a sustainable practice aimed at environmental conservation and optimising overall production efficiency.

Demonstrating a steadfast commitment to environmental responsibility, Livia allocates 135 hectares of the estate to a natural forest, thereby contributing to the preservation and equilibrium of the surrounding environment.

In order make all this happen, Livia guides a team of 36 highly skilled professionals. This dedicated workforce engages in ongoing professional development, focusing on areas such as sustainable and efficient coffee production, to ensure the continual enhancement of their expertise.

Enjoy!