Brazil | Serra das Tres Barras COE #6 | Catucai | Natural

Origin

• 🇧🇷 Brazil· Minas Gerais

Tasting notes

Character

• Funky

Region: Carmo de Minas, Minas Gerais Elevation: 1300 masl About: The Junqueira family has cultivated coffee at Ser ra da s Três Barras for eight generations. Leading the way is José Wagner Ribeiro Junqueira, with his wife, Margarida, and his sons Kléber, Ralf, and Herbert. Their farm sits at an elevation of 1,100 to 1,450 metres above sea level, and they focus on producing high-quality micro-lots. Ser ra da s Três Barras stands out from other Brazilian farms due to its unique approach. In Brazil, labour costs are high, making it challenging for large farms to hire enough workers for harvesting. Consequently, many farms rely on machines for the task. However, at Ser ra da s Três Barras, workers are employed to meticulously hand-pick the cherries. In 2011, Nolan, the founder of Proud Mary, first visited José Wagner. Since then, Proud Mary has formed a lasting partnership with him. José’s coffee transformed Nolan's perception of Brazilian coffee, and in 2012, he purchased the entire Cup of ExcellenceCup of Excellence (COE)A national competition and auction that identifies a country's best lots each year; winning 'COE' lots command dramatic price premiums. #4-winning coffee from José and sold it as the house espresso to spread the message of how unique Brazilian coffees can be. Year after year, José’s coffee continues to impress, and this year is no exception.