Brazil Cup of Excellence® Competition and Auction - 2004 Edition

Fazenda Pedra Caída
Edson José Dias de Castro


Characteristics of the coffee lot

  • Processing system: Pulped Natural
  • Origin: c. arabica
  • Variety: Acaiá
  • Lot size: 15 bags

Characteristics of the property

  • Location: Carmo de Minas - State of Minas Gerais
  • Region: Sul de Minas
  • Total area: 236 hectares
  • Coffee growing area: 18 hectares

In 1962, the producer acquired the farm from his parents, and it was already made up of coffee plantations. The property is located in the region of Southern Minas Gerais, protected from cold winds and with no frosts, in mountainous lands, at an altitude of 1,200 meters. The location has plenty of native forests, with many water sources.

Coffee processing system

The coffee produced in the farm is processed by the humid system pulped natural method.

Concern with quality

Coffee is processed in a cemented terrace by employees with many years of experience and with the owner's constant supervision, especially in the coffee handling and quality aspects.