Variety: Red Catuai
Process: Black Honey
Drying: Sundried on raised beds
Elevation: 900 MASL
Farm: Sítio Imperial da Serra
Producer: Silmara dos Santos Emerick Lopes
Region: Caparaó
Origin: Brazil
Notes: Navel Orange, Hazelnut, Cranberry
 
As a fourth-generation coffee producer, Silmara grew up immersed in the traditions of her family’s agricultural heritage. In 2001, she began managing a small plot inherited from her parents, cultivating coffee with care and dedication. For years, her focus was on commodity coffee, but in 2019, inspired by her uncle’s insight, she explored the untapped potential of her land. This shift to specialty coffee revealed extraordinary quality, earning acclaim in national competitions.
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The region Caparaó, spanning Espírito Santo and Minas Gerais, is a hub for family coffee farming, vital to local income and economy. Producers in the region collectively produces 2.6 million 60-kg coffee bags annually. Economic development is tied to steep-slope farming and small-scale family operations, reflecting strong social, cultural, and historical connections.