Farmer: Danilo Barbosa, Paraiso Farm
Variety: Red Catuaí
Process: Natural Fermented
Altitude: 1100 m
Notes: Chocolate, Caramel and Sweet.
Paraiso Farm is located in Minas Gerais – the first ever coffee origin denomination in Brazil, characterized by its altitude and climate and its perfect soil, topography, and climate for coffee growing. The Paraiso coffees are produced in a responsible way, both socially and environmentally and, in recognition of this, Paraiso has been certified by the Rain Forest Alliance.
Darwin Coffee's partner mechants have a constant focus on the traceability. Knowing exactly where our beans come from is essential in promoting, and becoming part of, a more sustainable environment.
Why the 'Blond Capuchin'
The blond capuchin (Sapajus flavius) is a species of capuchin monkey endemic to northeastern Brazil. This endangered species was rediscovered in 2006. It can live in exceptionally large groups of over 150 individuals, and like other capuchin species, exhibits a complex and high level of sociality. It is threatened by loss of habitat due to agriculture, primarily sugarcane fields. In many cases this has caused sugarcane to make up a large portion of their diet, which would otherwise consist of mostly fruit and small animals. The blond capuchin is known to inhabit both the Atlantic forest and Caatinga biomes, although the habitation of the Caatinga may be a recent choice caused by human encroachment into its former habitats. Like other primate species, the blond capuchin is also threatened by poaching and capture for the illegal pet trade.
