Coffee category: Balanced
Process: Natural Fermented
What to expect: A great example of a really well processed, smooth tasting, Brazilian coffee. Expect notes of dried apple, golden syrup with a smooth almondy body.
Producer: Barbosa Family
Region: Cerrado Mineiro
Altitude: 950 - 1,000m above sea level
Varietals: Yellow Catuai
The Barbosa family, a truly Brazilian, family-owned company, has thrived with a clear mission: to foster the sustainable growth of the Cerrado Mineiro region through the production of exceptional, sustainable coffees.
Their farming legacy spans back to the 1900s. The tradition of producing coffee was passed down from Danilo's great-grandfather Elias Barbosa to his son Claudio Barbosa de Paula, and then to Danilo's father, Jairo Barbosa de Paula. In 1979, it was Danilo's turn to spearhead the Barbosa family business.
Following in their ancestor's footsteps, Danilo's wife Imaculada Barbosa and sons Vitor Marcelo and Sergio Ricardo work together on their farms, keeping their passion alive generation after generation. Their extended family is also involved in the business, making a day in the office feel like a natural extension of their homes.
Over the decades, they have relentlessly sought to perfect their craft, incorporating the most advanced technologies available to unlock the full potential of this unique terroir in coffee production.
By adopting outstanding coffee varieties and cutting- edge technology, the Barbosa family quickly realized that they were producing something truly unique.
In 2018, Danilo lead the family business through a pivotal moment in their journey, shifting their focus to producing specialty coffees, a move that underscored their adaptability and innovation.
An essential part of this new journey and a merit of Danilo's vision was working closely with Deyvid Leandro, another local producer with over 20 years of experience in coffee production but a focus on Q-grading, quality control, and fermentation processes.
This transition was successful immediately, with their coffees reaching prominent positions in competitions and awards from the very first harvest. Their excellence was further recognized when they became the Brazilian Champions of the Cup of Excellence in 2021, the highest recognition in coffee competitions, a testament to their dedication and innovation.
Unique Quality
From the choice of the varietal to the harvest season, the Barbosa family works hard to deliver the best coffee. All the processes are closely watched, and the Quality Control team follow all the stages of the traceability program, from the tree to the warehouse, and from the warehouse to the world.
About Cerrado Mineiro
Located in the prestigious Cerrado Mineiro Region, the world's first Designation of Origin for coffee, the Barbosa Family production units are at the core of excellence.
This origin is recognized for its unparalleled coffee quality, cutting-edge technology application, and unwavering commitment to sustainability.
It's no wonder that this region is the largest certified area on the planet, bearing witness to their commitment to the finest coffee possible.
The Barbosa family farms encompass a total area of 3,322 hectares, with 983 hectares dedicated to coffee production. They have over 1,000 hectares of natural reserves, and this balance between production and protected areas not only ensures a consistent supply of exceptional coffees but also reflects the family’s deep commitment to environmental preservation.
All their natural reserve areas are duly legalized and certified, reinforcing their commitment to sustainability.
Direct Trade
For many decades the family produced and sold the coffee to exporters around the region. With a huge demand from buyers, crop after crop, the vision became to trade directly with importers all around the world. After thoughtful research on quality, sensorial analyses, consistency, screens, the family is now exporting great coffee to North America on the Direct Trade basis, via our partner Orange Brown, from the farm to your cup.
