Fazenda Sao Luiz

Brazil
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Yellow Catuai Natural

Grade Excelso

Discover Brazil Yellow Catuai from the awarded São Luiz estate, produced by Ana Cecilia Gondim Velloso and her brother Lucio in Brazil’s Cerrado Mineiro region. Their eco-friendly agricultural practices and dedication results in a coffee full of flavour, showcasing their family legacy in coffee production, built on commitment to quality, technology, and fair labour practices.

This natural-processed Yellow Catuai delivers a balanced and smooth cup with tasting notes of raspberry, black currant, Ferrero Rocher chocolate, and hazelnut. It also has a fruity aftertaste and vibrant stone fruit-like acidity. Selective mechanical and manual harvesting ensures consistency, while the natural drying process enhances complexity. 

This women-owned  coffee is available in 60kg bags, packed in Grain-Pro bags to preserve freshness. Ideal for drip, espresso, French press, and pour-over brewing, perfect for roasters and connoisseurs who appreciate a high-quality, ethically produced cup. Experience the dedication, tradition, and excellence behind every bean from Fazenda São Luiz.

What is so special about this coffee?

The dedication and expertise of Ana Cecilia and her family, who combine generations of coffee-growing knowledge with science-driven innovation makes this coffee truly special. Located in Brazil’s Cerrado Mineiro region, this Yellow Catuai coffee benefits from meticulous natural processing that enhances its complexity. Resulting in rich notes of raspberry, black currant, Ferrero Rocher chocolate, and hazelnut. 

Beyond its taste, this coffee represents a commitment to sustainability and precision. The Velloso family integrates advanced harvesting techniques, eco-friendly agricultural practices, and cutting-edge post-harvest processing to produce consistent, high-quality coffee at scale. Their dedication to environmental conservation and fair labour practices ensures that every bean reflects both excellence and responsibility.

Sustainable coffee by Ana Cecilia

As the driving force behind Sao Luiz estate, Ana Cecilia applies her expertise in agribusiness to implement eco-friendly farming techniques, including efficient water management, soil conservation, and fertilization via composting to recycle organic materials. She was also the first producer in the region to invest in high-tech equipment to improve coffee quality, ensuring that every bean is cultivated with care while preserving both flavour and the environment. 

Alongside her brother Lucio, Ana Cecilia is shaping the future of coffee at Sao Luiz Estate by expanding sustainable practices, experimenting with new varieties, and continuously innovating. Her commitment to science-driven coffee production and environmental responsibility reflects a deep-rooted passion for both quality and sustainability.

About Fazenda Sao Luiz

Sao Luiz estate, a family-owned farm in Brazil’s Cerrado Mineiro, has been growing coffee for over a century., Ana Cecilia Gondim Velloso and her brother Lucio continue their family’s legacy of innovation and sustainability in coffee cultivation. For generations, the Velloso family has combined scientific advancements with traditional coffee-growing knowledge, producing high-quality coffee while preserving the land through  responsible farming practices. 

The farm is known for its precision in cultivation, from selective harvesting of the finest Yellow Catuai cherries to using eco-friendly processing methods such as natural drying and compost-based fertilization. As one of the first farms in the region to invest in advanced coffee technology, Sao Luiz estate ensures that every coffee bean reflects a commitment to excellence, sustainability, and progress in specialty coffee production.

These beans in details

Grade

Excelso

Process

Natural

Cup score

88.0

Cupping notes

Raspberry, Black Currant, Ferrero-Rocher Chocolate, Hazelnut, Balanced, Smooth, Medium Body.

Body

Creamy

Aftertaste

Sweet and Lingering

Acidity

Bright Citric

Balance

Complex and Dynamic

Best for

Drip, Espresso, French Press, and Pour Over

Recommended Roast

Medium

Producer

JA Coffee // Fazenda Sao Luiz

Origin

Brazil

Region

Cerrado Mineiro

Surrounding vegetation

Native Trees, Shade Trees, and Fruit Trees

Elevation

1450

Varietal

Yellow Catuai

Product Type

Green Coffee Beans - Wholesale

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