Description
About the coffee producer
The story of Fazenda Faxina began in 1971, when Edmar’s grandparents planted their first coffee trees on a small family farm in São Sebastião do Paraíso, Brazil. The whole family lived and worked together on the land, building a life around the rhythms of coffee.
Over the years, Edmar’s parents and uncles expanded the farm, acquiring nearby plots and refining their methods through experience passed down from one generation to the next. In 1988, Edmar left to study, but the call of the farm soon brought him back. Immersed in the daily work, he learned the patience and care required to grow truly exceptional coffee.
Today, Edmar manages three farms at 900–1000m, cultivating Mundo Novo, Red Catuaí, and Yellow Catuaí. His focus remains the same as his family’s before him — consistency, quality, and deep respect for the land that has sustained them for over five decades.
About the coffee processing
Harvesting at Fazenda Faxina begins when cherries reach around 90% maturation, ensuring sweetness and balance in every lot. The cherries are picked mechanically, then left to rest on concrete patios for 48 hours, allowing initial fermentation to develop complexity. After resting, they’re spread in thin layers and turned every hour for even drying under the sun.
After four days, the coffee goes through a pre-cleaning sieve to remove any remaining impurities before moving to the mechanical dryer. Here, the process follows a careful rhythm — 12 hours of drying at around 30°C, followed by 12 hours of rest. These alternating cycles continue for three days until the coffee reaches about 12.5% moisture.
Still slightly warm, the beans are then stored in wooden bins (tulhas) for seven days to stabilise and reach a uniform moisture level between 11–11.5%. Once rested, the coffee is hulled, carefully sorted by size and density, and only the best beans move forward.
Finally, each lot is sent to Peneira Alta Warehouse, where it’s prepared for export — the final step in a process defined by precision, patience, and Edmar and his brother’s lifelong dedication to quality.
Green Coffee Importer: Unic Coffee