Our cooperation
La Boheme Cafe has been working with Marcos Croce since 2014. Charles, who buys their coffee for us, was immediately interested in the mission of this family farm: they want to become an example of sustainable farming, both socially, economically and ecologically.
Farm
Fazenda Ambiental Fortaleza (FAF) was founded in 1850 by the Barretto family. The name translates to “environmental, indomitable farm”. It covers more than 2,000 hectares of land, which is cared for with the utmost care by FAF workers. The coffee farm is run with a simple philosophy: it is a community with responsibility towards nature. This has of course not gone unnoticed, and the farm has already inspired other coffee producers in the São Paulo region to create a community of farmers committed to restoring the health of the soil and processing coffee naturally and with care.
Farmer
The passion for coffee is passed down from generation to generation and it is customary for the whole family to be involved in the farm. It is therefore not surprising that FAF is run by Silvia Barreto together with her husband Marcos Croce. Silvia inherited the farm in 2001 and describes herself as the mother of the community. Her husband Marcos mainly takes care of the business and marketing, while her son Felipe checks the quality and taste of the coffee.
Coffee
Grown in the heart of the Mogiana Mountains of Brazil at an altitude of between 900 and 1,300 meters above sea level, this coffee consists purely of the Yellow Bourbon cultivar, grown in the shade of tropical trees. In the cup, you will find a soft, full body with strong flavors of peanut butter, dark chocolate and a delicate caramel aftertaste, complemented by slightly fruity notes.
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