Brazil Cristais Paulistas Fazenda Bom Jesus
ALTITUDE - 1000 MASL // REGION - ALTA MOGIANA SAO PAULO // PROCESS - NATURAL // VARIETY - MUNDO NUVO
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Fazenda Bom Jesus is the work of the couple Gabriel and Flavia Lancha Oliveira. With a long heritage in coffee culture both are grandchildren of coffee producers. They themselves passed their love and care on to their sons, Lucas and Gabriel junior who are also dedicated full-time to the farm. In 1984 they formed The Labareda Group, diversifying into various rural activities although coffee is still the most foremost in family hearts and indeed remains their main crop. Fazenda Bom Jesus is located in Cristais Paulistas in the Alta Mogiana Region.
Gabriel and Flavia are more than just a farming couple. Their objective is to sustainably develop their region from a social and economical point of view. Fazenda Bom Jesus was a founder of the Alta Mogiana Specialty Coffee Association - AMSC. It promotes a greater conscience with regard to speciality coffee in the region as well as developing better farm practices. Performance bonus payments are also made alongside employees fixed wages. Flavia verifies that all employees on the farm must be literate and receive specialized training to do their job. As for the workforce, all their children must be enrolled at the local school.
Fazenda Bom Jesus has over 140 hectares of Natural Reserve where a huge diversity of fauna and flora can be found. Annual auditors come to collect data on both vegetation and wildlife which, in turn, is catalogued by Rainforest Alliance researchers. All the products used on the farm are not only allowed but recommended. As it produces its own compost used on the farm. Fazenda Bom Jesus contributes socially with events such as GIMA – where children from 9 small surrounding towns come to take part in a treasure hunt. Over 400 children participate in general knowledge tests and a sports day on the Bom Jesus Farm. Only state educated children take part in the events and the prizes are sponsored by the farm itself.
The coffee is grown at an altitude of around 1,000 metres above sea level. This allows for ideal levels of rainfall of approximately 1,000mm per year. The constant temperatures of 20-25 C make for ideal conditions for the growth of healthy coffee trees and cherries.
Fazenda Bom Jesus Coffee was the first Farm in the Alta Mogiana Region to be certified by UTZ in 2006. Every stage must be monitored and recorded to allow 100% traceability of the coffee, which is only one of UTZ's requirements. The farm is a member of the Brazilian Specialty Coffee Association. Fazenda Bom Jesus has also been Rainforest Alliance (RFA) Certified since 2008. The importance of the certification is for both environment and social reasons. Recycling is encouraged in all farm buildings and the correct use of safety equipment is a further requirement of RFA
Taste Notes:
Maple Syrup, Chocolate, Brown Sugar and Walnuts
Grown In:
🇧🇷 Brazil
Recommended Brew Method:
Cafetiere Aeropress Filter
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Roast
Producer: Gabriel e Flavia Lancha de Oliveira
Farm/Finca: Fazenda Bom Jesus
Zone: Sao Paulo
District: Cristais Paulistas
Region: Alta Mogiana Region
Altitude: 1270 meters above sea level
Process: Natural process, sun dried, 30 days of resting period
Varieties: Mundo Novo
Status: Cupping 85. Fazenda Bom Jesus Coffee was the first Farm in the Alta Mogiana Region to be certified by UTZ in 2006
Gabriel and Flavia are not just a conventional farming couple. They aim to advance their region both socially and economically through sustainable development. As a founding member of the Alta Mogiana Specialty Coffee Association (AMSC), Fazenda Bom Jesus works to raise awareness about specialty coffee and improve farm practices for all. In addition to fixed salaries, performance bonuses are also offered to employees. Flavia ensures that all farm workers are literate and receive specialized training to perform their duties. The couple also mandates that all their children attend the local school.
Corporate Social Responsbility
Fazenda Bom Jesus has over 140 hectares of Natural Reserve where a huge diversity of fauna and flora can be found.
Fazenda Bom Jesus contributes socially with events such as GIMA. Over 400 children participate in general knowledge tests and sport days on the Bom Jesus Farm. Only state educated children take part in the events.
Coffee Processing
The coffee undergoes a meticulous drying process, with the husks removed only after the moisture content reaches 11.5%. The coffee is cultivated at elevations ranging from 1,100 to 1,270 meters above sea level, where it benefits from ideal rainfall of approximately 1,000mm annually and stable temperatures of 20-25°C. These conditions promote the growth of healthy coffee trees and cherries.
Quality & Certifications
Certified Coffee from Fazenda Bom Jesus Fazenda Bom Jesus made history as the first farm in the Alta Mogiana region to earn UTZ certification in 2006. This certification demands rigorous monitoring and documentation of all coffee stages to ensure complete traceability. The farm also holds membership in the Brazilian Specialty Coffee Association and has been Rainforest Alliance (RFA) certified since 2008, reflecting its commitment to both environmental and social responsibility. The RFA certification requires recycling practices in all farm buildings and compliance with safety regulations. Last year, the farm received a score of 98% from RFA auditors. Fazenda Bom Jesus' certified coffee is exported to over 10 countries, including Australia, Germany, the United States, and recently to the United Kingdom
Farmers.
Fazenda Bom Jesus is the passion project of Gabriel and Flavia Lancha Oliveira. As grandchildren of coffee farmers, they have passed down their love and dedication to the trade to their sons, Lucas and Gabriel, who now work full-time on the farm. In 1984, the couple formed The Labareda Group, expanding into various rural endeavors, but coffee remains their primary crop.
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