Brazil Fazenda Catanduva (Local Pickup or Delivery Only)

This Fazenda Catanduva coffee comes from the Moreira microregion of Minas Gerais, where the average temperature is around 68ºF. Coffee grows at altitudes above 1,000 meters across nearly 200 hectares of level land, allowing for full mechanization and optimization for sustainable coffee farming.

Producer:
Marie Nakao's grandparents immigrated to Brazil from Japan in the early 1900s and were introduced to coffee farming in the town of Catanduva. In 1986, Marie’s father, Mitsuo Nakao, moved the family to Patos de Minas in Cerrado and established Fazenda Catanduva, honoring their initial roots in Brazil.

Marie took over Fazenda Catanduva in 2013 and quickly became an inspiration to other women in agriculture. She invested in innovation, post-harvest care, sustainable farming, and certifications such as UTZ, Volcafe Way, and Certifica Minas. Alongside her brothers and her son, Marie has built the family-run estate on a solid foundation of continuous improvement, sustainability, and transparency.

GEOGRAPHY:
Region Patos de Minas, Minas Gerais
Altitude: 1100 meters

PRODUCER:
Marie Nakao Sasaki, Fazenda Catanduva

VARIETY:
Mundo Novo, Catuai, Paraiso, Araras

PROCESSING:
Semi-washed

NOTES:
Apple, Cane Sugar, Dried Fruit, Nougat