Brisbane Espresso – Brazil

Fazenda Faxina

The family’s coffee story began in 1971 on a small farm in São Sebastião do Paraíso. It was here that the first trees were planted, with grandparents laying the foundation while the whole family lived and worked on the land together. Coffee wasn’t simply a crop — it shaped the rhythm of daily life.

Over the years, the farm expanded steadily. Parents and uncles acquired neighbouring properties, building on knowledge passed carefully through generations. Growth came through experience rather than haste, each harvest adding to an understanding of how to produce coffee with consistency and clarity.

In 1988, the next generation returned after a period of study and became fully involved in day-to-day operations. That return marked a deeper commitment — learning firsthand the responsibility required to manage the land well, to make careful decisions at harvest, and to think beyond a single season.

Today, three farms are managed under the same family stewardship, producing Mundo Novo, Red Catuaí, and Yellow Catuaí. The operation is now more established, but its approach remains measured and long-term. The focus is not on rapid expansion, but on maintaining quality through careful cultivation and respect for the land.