BRAZIL | SANTA HEDWIRGES

The Brito family has farmed on Fazenda Santa Hedwirges for 4 generations. They named the farm after Saint Edwiges (Hedwig) and have cultivated coffee there for over 90 years. The farm is located at 900 meters above sea level and their focus on high-quality coffee production, combined with the superb conditions, results in a bright and fruity coffee that’s bursting with berries.

With a focus on preserving the farm for the coming generations, the Britos are constantly implementing sustainable methods. They seek to promote biodiversity and environmental health by planting native trees, establishing wastewater and sewage treatment, and by using inputs in environmentally sustainable ways.

The Britos have approximately 120 employees and total employment goes up to 220 people during the harvest season. Cherry is laid on patios or dried in a status mechanical dryer. On the patio, cherry is raked frequently to ensure even drying. It takes approximate 10 to 15 days for cherry to dry on the patios, or 36 to 48 hours in the dryer. Depending on weather conditions, cherry may be dried using both methods.