Café L'Oasis (Brazil)

NOTES: FRUITY, CHOCOLATE & CARAMEL

Region: Brazil (South Minas Gerais)
Species: Arabica (pure origin)
Altitude: 1200 m
Farm: Domaine Planalto
Variety: Yellow Catuai & Mondo Novo
Process: Natural with pulp
Sieve: 16+
Certification(s): Food prepared in Quebec, Humaniterra Foundation and UTZ/Rainforest Alliance certified

Origin

About planting
The Planalto Estate, “Planalto” means high plateau, is a flat oasis in the heart of southern Minas Gerais surrounded by strictly preserved natural forests and vegetation, all contributing to the unique microclimate of the plantation. The estate is managed by Sergio Mantovanni and his wife Mariza, who inherited the plantation from Mariza's father. Mechanical harvesting is carried out in several rounds to maximize the quantity of ripe cherries picked. Additionally, grain quality is monitored at all stages of production, from planting to shipping. The estate even has its own processing center. Employees at the Planalto estate also benefit from a comprehensive benefits package as well as salaries above the regional average.

The plantation has 2,250 acres of land at elevations that are between 3,600 and 3,900 ft above sea level. 350 acres of native forest and vegetation are strictly protected and 650 acres are dedicated for planting and responsible coffee harvesting. The varieties currently planted - Mundo Novo and Yellow Catuai. Mechanical harvesting is carried out in two rounds to maximize the percentage of ripe cherries harvested. This system is much more efficient than the standard Brazilian practice of a single round of picking. Up to 50% of the harvest is processed by the natural process with pulp. Domaine Planalto takes advantage of its own facilities to transform coffee cherries into top quality beans for export. Quality is controlled at all stages of production, from planting to harvesting, and from processing to shipping. The harvest takes place according to the degree of ripening of the cherries. The treatment is monitored throughout by samples taken during operations such as drying and sorting.

A responsible culture

Being a UTZ/Rainforest Alliance certified plantation, liquid waste and coffee pulp are recycled. The coffee pulp is brought back to the plantation as a source of nutrients.

In addition, Domaine Planalto employees receive a comprehensive benefits package as well as salaries above the regional average. The Domaine also provides them with protective equipment as well as extensive training on safety procedures.

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