Brazil | Sul de Minas

High in the hills of Sul de Minas, between 1,080 and 1,150 metres above sea level, Fazenda do Salto covers 800 hectares. The same family has farmed it for five generations. Today it's run by Otávio Reis, together with Fabio and his sons, André and Juca.

"Salto" means "jump" in Portuguese. It's a nod to the family's other passion: more than 100 Mangalarga Marchador horses, bred and looked after on the farm.

The coffee gets the same patience. Cherries dry on patios for 15 to 20 days, which is where the flavour develops. Then they finish in rotary dryers, so the drying stays even and there are fewer defects. That keeps the clarity and balance built on the patio.

The farm is a member of the Brazil Specialty Coffee Association, and its coffees have been recognised in competitions including Cup of Excellence.

origin | Brazil
region | Sul de Minas
farm | Fazenda do Salto
farmer | Otávio Reis
process | natural
harvest | 2025
altitude | 1080-1150 masl
flavour notes | hazelnut, praline, mango


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Filter — light roast, best for pour over, drip, or Chemex
Espresso — medium roast, best for espresso and milk-based drinks
Omni — somewhere in between, works great as both filter and espresso