Fazenda Taquaral
Situated in the town of Ibituruna, Fazenda Taquaral is run and managed by Luis Framarion Pereira de Figueiredo. He grew up watching his father farm coffee, and understood the various challenges involved with growing the delicate crop. Luis was inspired by his father’s perseverance, and dedication to producing excellent coffee. At university, Luis studied agronomy thanks to his passion for farming, graduating in 2004 to work in the soybean industry. It was a valuable experience but left him longing for coffee.
- Farm Fazenda Taquaral
- Varietal Topazio
- Process Natural Fermented
- Altitude 900 to 960 metres above sea level
- Town / City Ibituruna
- Region Campo das Vertentes
- Owner Luis Framarion Pereira de Figueiredo
- Tasting Notes Toffee, fig, boozy
- Farm Size 210 hectares
Coffee was introduced to the country back in the early 18th century, which rapidly spread throughout Brazil, making it the leading producer of coffee worldwide.
Additionally, Brazil is the only country to utilize mechanized harvesting tools to assist with the extensive coffee fields. The flat topography of the country allows for the ease of machines to slowly comb through the coffee trees and remove ripe cherries. Advanced agricultural technology has allowed for the even harvesting of cherries and prevents uneven harvesting.
Today, the well-known coffee producing regions are Espirito Santo, São Paulo, Minas Gerais, and Bahia.