Situated in Brazil's Campo das Vertentes region, Fazenda São Paulo, owned by José Carlos Cepera, encompasses 1800 hectares, with 600 dedicated to coffee cultivation and receiving around 1,500 mm of rainfall annually. Employing diverse processing methods like natural, pulped natural, and fermented, the farm utilizes drying techniques on raised beds, concrete patios, or rotating dryers. Originating in the early 1980s as part of a larger agribusiness group, Fazenda São Paulo's coffee enterprise has expanded to 600 hectares, becoming a key aspect of the group's operations. Cepera reflects on the farm's journey, seeing it as both an agricultural investment and a source of employment and development for hundreds of families in the region. Renowned for its commitment to quality and sustainability, Fazenda São Paulo integrates expertise, management, and technology, earning accolades like a Cup of Excellence auction lot in the 2015 Naturals competition, while also holding Rainforest Alliance certification for its production systems.

Region: Campo das Vertentes

Farm: Fazenda Sao Paulo

Altitude: 950 - 1,100 masl

Processing method: Natural

Variety: Arara

Tasting Notes: Mild sweetness, milk chocolate, red grape, and almond.