Chocolate praline fills your mug, with just a little hint of caramel running through it. Toasted hazelnuts round out this simple but deeply satisfying coffee.
Juliana Paulino de Costa is the 5th generation of her family to be involved in coffee production and is married to Flavio, a superb agronomist who we were fortunate to meet through his work with other farms we purchased from. We were very excited to be able get coffee from their farm, Fazenda Nova Aliança, located in the well renowned coffee growing region of Minas Gerais, Brazil.
- Region: Sul de Minas
- Municipality: Monte Santo de Minas
- Farm: Nova Aliança
- Producers: Flavio & Juliana Paulino de Costa
- Varieties Grown: Yellow Catuai, Mundo Novo, Red Catuaí, Yellow Catuaí
- Processing Method: Natural
- Elevation: 1,000-1,100 m.a.s.l.
- Farm Size: 110 hectares
- ESPRESSO RECIPE
- Dose: 20.5g
Yield: 45g
Time: 25 secs
FILTER RECIPE - Method: V60
Dose: 16g
Water: 250ml
Time: 2:15 mins
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Fazenda Nova Aliança: Where Tradition Meets Sustainability
Nestled in the lush highlands of Minas Gerais, Brazil, Fazenda Nova Aliança is a shining example of tradition meeting innovation in coffee cultivation. Owned by fifth-generation coffee producer Juliana Paulino da Costa Mello and her husband Flavio, an agronomist, the 150-hectare farm has been in Juliana’s family for generations. Their deep-rooted legacy is reflected in every aspect of the farm’s operations, from the careful selection of Arabica varietals like Red and Yellow Catuaí and Mundo Novo, to the close-knit network of family-run farms that share knowledge and uphold a shared commitment to quality.
Sustainability is at the heart of Nova Aliança. Flavio and Juliana have transformed the farm into a model of ecological stewardship - planting native and fruit trees to boost biodiversity, producing organic fertilisers from composted farm waste, and using data-driven methods to monitor plant health. Every decision, from pruning to harvesting, is guided by a blend of scientific insight and respect for the land. This collaborative spirit extends beyond the farm's boundaries, with Juliana and Flavio actively mentoring neighbouring producers and contributing to the wider development of specialty coffee in the region. The result is a vibrant, resilient ecosystem that produces exceptional coffee while preserving the environment for future generations.