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Chapada de Minas Region
Chapada de Minas, situated in southeastern Brazil within the state of Minas Gerais, is renowned for both its vibrant cultural heritage and stunning natural beauty.
The region sits at elevations ranging from 900 to 1,200 meters above sea level, benefiting from a favorable climate, fertile soils, and the dedication of its local farmers. Its global reputation has grown steadily over time. Coffee cultivation in Chapada de Minas dates back to the 18th century, when Portuguese settlers first introduced coffee farming to the area.
Fazenda Sequóia
Sequoia Farm is located at the highest plateau of the Chapada de Minas region in an altitude ranging from 950 to 1200 masl, between the Cerrado and the Atlantic Forest. The farm itself covers almost 4000 hectares, of which 2,692 are preserved areas and 1,206 are for coffee production. Managed by the Lima’s Family, the farm continues the legacy of its founder João Alves de Lima-
Processing
This particular coffee was naturally processed as most Brazilian coffees are. Natural processing is the oldest process out there. The process itself starts with picking coffee cherries, followed by drying them without removing skin or mucilage.
The process can be challenging without damaging the beans due to weather conditions, however, local climate, with scarce rainfall and long periods of sunshine, make ideal conditions for natural processing.