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About this lot
ORIGIN Poços de Caldas is a spa city in the southeast of Brazil, in the state of Minas Gerais. The unique volcanic terroir of Poços de Caldas is perfectly suited to grow coffee with altitudes ranging from 970 – 1350m. The coffee farms in the area sit on the periphery of an old volcanic crater which has a diameter of 31km. The terroir and climate are perfectly suited to producing specialty coffee with exceptionally distinct profiles. PRODUCER Sítio Porta do Céu, which in English translates to heaven’s gate, was bought by Natal Alves Figueiredo in 1996 when he found a piece of land that he fell in love with immediately. Inspired by his coffee producing grandfather, he set about transforming the small 8.5-hectare piece of land into a coffee farm. Natal carefully decided to cultivate the Mundo Novo and Catuaí varietals known for their sweetness and cup quality. The farm annually produces onl