Brazil Yellow Bourbon Natural Arabica Roasted Coffee

Location/Origin	Brazil
Altitude	1050m
Variety	Yellow Bourbon
Preparation	Natural
Harvest	May-August
Owner / Farm	Fazenda Villa Boa
SCA Cup score and notes	Rich tasting with hints of chocolate and a nutty aftertone.

Brazil

Vila Boa Yellow Bourbon Natural Carbon Neutral

This Carbon Neutral coffee is produced on a farm that sequesters more carbon than it emits, making it a smart choice for environmentally-conscious consumers.  

Monica Borges and her husband manage the over 100-year old farm, Fazenda Vila Boa in Campos das Vertentes, Sul de Minas. The farm has always been focused on its social and environmental impacts. In addition to supporting nearly 450 people in the surrounding community with jobs and social projects, Fazenda Vila Boa is certified carbon neutral. Certified by GRÖN, the carbon neutral certification demonstrates that the farm sequesters more carbon (through plant life) than it emits (through harvest & processing).  

Campo das Vertentes is located in the heart of Minas Gerais state. The region gained its name, meaning literally “watershed fields,” due to its location between two important water basins in Brazil. Because of the fertile soils and the abundance of water, agriculture arrived early in the region, following the first settlers who came in search of precious metals.  

Coffee adapted perfectly to this area and production can be traced back to 1860. More recently, the rich coffee tradition of Campo das Vertentes, as well as the unique landscape and microclimate of the region, are being recognized by a new geographical indication.  

The region is characterized by high plateaus with an average altitude of 1,030 meters above sea level. Soft slopes allowing for efficient mechanization. The region has regular rainfall and mild temperatures throughout the year. The harvest season has dry weather, favoring post-harvest procedures, with a broad temperature range during the harvest season, offering good conditions for the maturation cycle. 

Coffee is selectively harvested and ripe, red cherry is laid on patios to sun dry. Cherry is raked frequently to ensure even drying.