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Fazenda Santa Rita do Xicão, from Minas Gerais, Brazil
Fazenda Santa Rita do Xicão is located in São Gonçalo do Sapucaí, Minas Gerais, Brazil, and is managed by Raquel Meirelles, a 30-year-old, fourth-generation coffee grower. The farm consists of 221 hectare of land, sitting at an elevation of 956 m.a.s.l., and has 25 local varieties in production, including Acauã, Araponga MG1, Arara, Catiguá, Catuaí, Geisha, and many others.
This Anaerobic Natural lot starts its processing by picking and floating the cherries and leaving them to dry ferment in sealed tanks for up to 5 days. The cherries are then placed to dry in open patios for 15 to 20 days, depending on the weather.
Answering Coffee’s Calling
Raquel grew up surrounded by coffee – her father always made sure of that. She learned the craft from a very early age but decided to explore other horizons. After exploring her options and moving to the city, she started to yearn for the coffee fields, which led her to the decision in 2021 to return to her roots and take the helm of her family’s farm.
The origin of it’s name comes from an Italian Saint that is very famous in the region, and its suffix “Xicão” comes from the name of a french gold mining company that used to extract gold from the farm. More than productivity, Fazenda Santa Rita do Xicão aims to produce quality beans with a focus on sustainability.
Since 2024, we have been working alongside Fazenda Santa Rita do Xicão, and Raquel’s ambition has us thrilled of what lies ahead!
Coffee With Added Value
At The Coffee Quest, transparency is key—If you have any questions regarding our coffees, do not hesitate to reach out! We also encourage you to review our Impact Report for an in-depth look at our sustainable sourcing practices and projects.
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