From humble beginnings, Fazenda Carmo has come to represent so much to the producers of the Carmo de Minas region. The micro climate of the region is very special, Carmo de Minas consistently produces some of the best coffee in Brazil, and the Junquiera family has played a vital role in raising the profile of the area around the world.

The Junquiera family began cultivating coffee in the highlands of southern Minas Gerais 150 years ago. The current owner, Tulio Junquiera, represents the fifth generation of coffee growers in the family. He has skillfully merged tradition with innovation to transform Carmo Estate into a sustainable farm dedicated to producing specialty coffees. Tulio is also a former president of the Brazil Specialty Coffee Association (BSCA).

Carmo Estate’s mission is to produce exceptional coffees while ensuring a high quality of life for its employees and maintaining environmental sustainability. The farm is situated near the town of Heliodora in the southern state of Minas Gerais, a picturesque region with mountainous terrain and ideal conditions for growing specialty coffees.

Carmo Estate spans 220 hectares (545 acres) planted with Mundo Novo, Catuaí, Catucaí, Bourbon, Acaiá, and Icatú varietals. Thanks to meticulous management and excellent growing conditions, the farm achieves an average yield of 40 bags per hectare. The coffees are grown at altitudes ranging from 950 to 1,200 meters.

The milling facilities at Carmo Estate are specifically designed for producing high-quality specialty naturals and pulped naturals. For coffees processed using the pulped natural method, such as this 100% Bourbon, the cherries are picked only when ripe, and then sun-dried on the farm’s spacious patios. Mechanical dryers are used as a backup during unfavourable weather conditions. The estate stores its coffee in parchment in purpose-built wooden silos until it is ready for export.