<p>Hazelnuts, milk chocolate and hard toffee. Farm: Fazenda Resplendor Country: Brazil Region: Chapada de Minas Altitude: 900 - 1,000 masl Variety: Icatu Processing: Pulped Natural Farmer: Gustavo Nunes Sourced Through: Southland Merchants --- Resplendor Farm is a producer of specialty coffee located in the heart of Chapada de Minas region, between the municipalities of Agua Boa and Capelinha. It began in the 1970’s when Mr. Walter Palmeiras and Mr. Alair Campos came from Machado, south of Minas Gerais, to the city of Capelinha. They have since brought several other growers to the region, which has allowed the development of it, generating well distributed, higher incomes. In 2005, Mr João Felisberto de Miranda took the responsibility for the farm, starting a cycle of changes there. In 2009, Gustavo Vieira de Carvalho was invited to become a partner with him, bringing more techniques and strong experience in administration. Joao Miranda and Gustavo de Carvalho are from two different generations but both carry on in the tradition of their families, whom are endlessly passionate about coffee production. It was in the Southwest of Minas Gerais state that they started this partnership for the construction of a new chapter in their story; they became principal actors in the transformation of the Vale do Jequitinhonha region. This region combines the natural advantages of the microclimate of Brazil with constant investments in planting technologies, post-harvest techniques and in the drying process of pulped coffee. Furthermore they have well integrated logistics with warehouses from their own group, which guarantees access to export markets with a constant volume, being able to withstand crop failures. Resplendor Farm has 600 hectares of coffee planted and it is managed with the latest techniques and production concepts. In this way, the plantation is self-sustaining. They also have a strong social responsibility on the farm with its employees and surrounding communities, a</p><p><strong>Origin:</strong> Brazil</p><p><strong>Process:</strong> Natural</p><p><strong>Tasting Notes:</strong> Chocolate, Toffee, Milk Chocolate, Hazelnut</p>
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