Sítio Yamava
Today, Mogiana is still responsible for some excellent coffees in Brazil, including this lot, which hails from Sítio Yamava. The farm is owned and managed by Márcio Martins Ferreira, who is in the process of passing the reigns to his son, Guilherme Nassif Martins Ferreira. The farm was originally a dairy farm, and it was thanks to Márcio’s work and innovation, that the land was reverted to grow coffee instead.
It was a successful shift, as the farm now grows 270 hectares of coffee. His innovative ideas included introducing new coffee varietals, post-harvest sensory evaluations, and constructing raised beds to dry high-quality lots separately for a more valuable market. Thanks also to the support from his hardworking team, Sítio Yamava has grown significantly into an excellent, efficient farm.
- Farm Sítio Yamava
- Varietal Mundo Novo
- Process Natural
- Altitude 850 metres above sea level
- Town / City Alta Mogiana
- Region São Paulo
- Owner Márcio Martins Ferreira
- Tasting Notes Roasted Nuts, Milk Chocolate, Brown sugar, Med Body
- Farm Size 360 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.