Brazil
Mantiqueira de Minas
Clemente Da Silva
Sítio Da Cachoeira
Red Catuai
Natural
Jun - Aug
Chocolate, Almond, Baked Apple, Brown Sugar, Caramel, Citrus, Dark Chocolate, Lemon, Red Fruit, Vanilla
1347 meters
N/A
60Kg /GrainPro Bags
EU - Hamburg, Germany - Schwarze
Born in Natércia, Minas Gerais, Antônio Clemente da Silva developed a deep connection to the land from an early age. Recognizing the soil’s potential, he purchased a small plot in 1980 and became the first in his family to grow coffee. Since then, coffee has been his passion and life’s work.
Sítio da Cachoeira, named after the waterfall, that enhances its surroundings, benefits from a privileged location in the mountainous region of Mantiqueira de Minas. The farm’s high-altitude conditions contribute to exceptional coffee quality, earning Antônio recognition in three major coffee competitions. These accolades inspire him to continuously refine his production with each harvest.
Despite his success, Antônio faces significant challenges, particularly with climate variability. Irregular rainfall and prolonged droughts impact his yields, but he remains steadfast in his belief that coffee is a “blessed crop.” Committed to sustainability, he minimizes pesticide use and follows responsible farming practices to protect the environment and ensure the highest quality coffee.
Antônio is married and has two daughters, both living away from the farm. In the past, his wife played an active role in farm activities, but due to health issues, she is no longer able to assist. Today, Antônio manages the farm almost entirely on his own, relying on neighborly support during harvest season.
His greatest hope is that one day his daughters will take over Sítio da Cachoeira, preserving the coffee legacy he has built and continuing the family’s dedication to the land.
Additional Information
Coffee-Planted Hectares: 3 ha
Total Area: 3,59 ha
Flowering Months: October / December
Harvest Months: June to July
Process: Natural
Altitude: 1.350 metros
Latitude: 22° 7’40.81″S
Longitude: 45°23’6.59″W
Annual Productions in Bags: 120 bags
Read more about coffee varieties of Brazil on our blog.
Located on the northern side of the Serra da Mantiqueira Mountain range in the southern part of the state of Minas Gerais, the Mantiqueira de Minas region is a demarcated area of 25 municipalities. It is officially recognized as an Indication of Origin for its tradition and worldwide reputation of producing coffees with unique sensory profiles.
Most producers in the region are smallholders who operate family farms, and the region is differentiated by the unique terrain and the terroir it leads to in the cup. Coffees from Mantiqueira de Minas reflect both the place itself and the committed work of its producers. Mantiqueira includes more than 8,200 producers, 82% of whom are smallholders, and 56,000 hectares of mountain land planted with coffee. Most harvesting is still completed manually, and this and other practices keep the regional cultural heritage of coffee farming alive while at the same time pursuing new flavors.
