Coffee from Brazil - Fazenda Vale do Sol

Another coffee from Sochaccy Coffee Roastery from Brazil, this time straight from the Valley of the Sun, the Portuguese name for the farm. The coffee plantation was founded by Alexandre Garcia Capeloa and is now run by the founder's grandson Antonio Wander Garcia and his family. Antonio is already the 3rd generation of coffee farmers, but the first to be so well trained and educated. Having been raised on the plantation since he was a child, Antonio chose agricultural engineering as his field of education, studying the processes that occur in the coffee bush.

The plantation is located in close proximity to the town of Elói Mendes, in the Sul de Minas region of the Brazilian state of Minas Gerais. The origins of the town of Elói Mendes date back to the mid-18th century, when the first settlers arrived, captivated by the beauty of the vistas and the exceptionally mild, warm, sunny climate. However, the place had one drawback, huge swarms of Mutuca mosquitoes. The mosquitoes bothered the first inhabitants so much that they named their town after them. Later the name was changed several times until finally the name Elói Mendes was established, this time in honor of one of the mayors.

The coffee from the Vale do Sol plantation perfectly represents the richness of Brazilian coffee, coming from a farm located at an altitude of 860 to 950 meters above sea level, with a size of 75 hectares, where coffee is grown on only 42 hectares, the rest being preserved in a natural state to balance the coffee cultivation. An interesting feature is the use of a specific plantation layout, where the coffee bushes are planted along the river and a whole row of banana trees is planted from above, protecting the delicate arabica coffees from excessive wind. In addition, arabica coffee varieties that are far more resistant to pests have been planted on the borders of the coffee plantation, thus keeping the danger away. This is how the resistance of all bushes is strengthened by organic farming methods. The Mundo Novo and Acai arabica coffee varieties are grown on the Vale do Sol plantation. The coffee was harvested from July to September. After harvesting, the coffee berries were subjected to the naturals processing method. The coffee in this method is dried in the sun after harvesting and then the dried top part of the berry is removed from the green coffee bean.

The main flavor notes of Brazil Fazenda Vale do Sol are delicate peanut butter combined with cookie and hints of milk chocolate. Definitely a mild coffee with a buttery aftertaste. Perfect for an afternoon break, it can be a great base for drinks with the addition of milk.