About Sítio Baixão da Serra

Cultivated by husband-and-wife producers Abner and Vanessa Carvalho, this coffee has years of experience, care and attention poured into every cup. The pair have always worked in coffee production, initially helping their relatives with work on their farms. Their dream, however, was to have a small piece of land of their own.

In 2011, the couple sold their house, which was everything they had at the time, to make that dream possible and purchased Sítio Baixão da Serra.

Developing Their Coffee Production

Abner and Vanessa initially focused on improving the quality of their coffees. Their first attempts helped them understand the potential of their land and identify how they could develop their production around quality.

This progress took time, but by 2019 they had improved their harvesting and post-harvest practices sufficiently to produce an 88-point lot. In 2021, one of their coffees was recognised among the ten best speciality coffees produced by members of Cooxupé during that harvest. In the years since, the family have continued to refine their production and consistently produce excellent coffees.

A Family Approach to Coffee Growing

Abner’s whole family is involved in coffee production. His brothers—Edir, who produces coffee at Sítio Portella, Edivair and Edenilson—are also experienced speciality coffee producers.

The brothers work closely together during the harvest, helping one another to pick their coffees while sharing ideas about sustainable farming practices and improvements to production.

How Is This Coffee Processed?

Every coffee produced at Sítio Baixão da Serra is prepared using the Natural process. The cherries are dried in full sun, turned regularly during the day, then piled together and covered overnight.

This careful approach creates a slower and more even drying process, helping to preserve and develop the sweetness found in their coffees.

With just over two hectares of land and an annual production of approximately 100 bags, Abner and Vanessa remain focused on achieving the best possible return from their harvest by investing in quality at every stage of production.

Our Relationship with Sítio Baixão da Serra

This will be the fourth year that we have worked with Abner and Vanessa. When we began purchasing their coffee in 2023, we bought two sacks. Each year since, we have increased our purchasing. This year, we purchased exactly 2,950 kg—50 sacks—which represents approximately 50% of Abner and Vanessa's total harvest.