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Fazenda São Domingos
Mococa, São Paulo
Brazil
Relationship Established: 2024

Marco and Maria Guardbaxo’s farm, Fazenda São Domingos, is 790 acres, only slightly smaller than New York’s Central Park. Parts of it even feel like The Ramble, as 25% of the farm is designated as a natural reserve. Acquired in 2006 by Marco and Maria, this beautiful estate, has been meticulously nurtured to produce exceptional coffee. Since its acquisition, São Domingos has undergone extensive renovations, enhancing its cultivation of prominent coffee cultivars perfectly suited to the region. The farm boasts state-of-the-art facilities, managed by Ivan Cirino and Lucas Galdino Cirino, who lead a dedicated team of farmers.

Familia Morales
San José Poaquil, Acatenango
Guatemala
Relationship Established: 2024

Senora Morales is the leader of the Cooperativa La Asunción, a collective of 25 men and women located in Guatemala’s Acatenango Valley, skilled in both farming and artistry, as they craft intricate weavings, vibrant textiles, and beautifully crafted ceramics alongside their renowned coffee. Senora Morales is the head administrator and represents the cooperative with Guatemalan exporting bodies. The coffee cherries were handpicked at peak ripeness, nourished by Fuego volcano’s mineral-rich ash, washed in the cooperative’s new wet mill, then patio dried where it is consistently raked into channels.

Flavor profile
rich and luscious
butterscotch, citrus, almond, chocolate, and molasses

Roast
light
Agtron: 75

Processes
pulped natural (Brazil)
washed (Guatemala)

Altitudes
950 meters (Brazil)
1950 – 2100 meters (Guatemala)

Cultivars
Acaia (Brazil)
Catuai, Typica, Bourbon (Guatemala)
Lot Size: 7,920kg, Cup Score: 85.5

Transparency
Brazil green: $9.90/kg
Guatemala green: $11.02/kg
Brazil farmgate: $6.44/kg
Guatemala farmgate: $6.94/kg
US Freight: $6.94/kg, Production: $7.30/kg 

Comparative Market
Coffee Market (9/5/2024): $5.42/kg (see latest)
Fair Trade Price (9/5/2024): $2.98/kg (see latest)