Southland Merchants: Special Feature

Welcome to our next special feature, where we buy direct from a producer and tell their story. This drop we've bought two excellent coffees from Vinhal Farm in Brazil through Southland Merchants.

"Founded by Brazilians, Southland Merchants began with a passion for Brazilian coffee and a vision to bring its rich flavors to Australia. Since our launch in 2017, we have been dedicated to providing high-quality green coffee beans sourced directly from Brazilian farms. Our journey is marked by a commitment to sustainability, ethical sourcing, and building lasting relationships with both growers and roasters.

Founded on the belief that great coffee starts with responsible sourcing, our journey is a testament to unwavering dedication and a commitment to ethical business practices. From our inception to becoming a trusted name in the industry, every step reflects our passion for excellence and our respect for the environment."

About the coffees:

"Since 1988 Vinhal Farm has been producing very high quality coffees in the heart of Minas Gerais state, in Cerrado Mineiro Region - Brazil. Throughout this trajectory they have improved their work and adopted the best sustainability practices and respect for people and the environment. They are a family running a business and everyone who works in the farm is absolutely passionate about their coffee.

Their properties are certified by Rainforest Alliance, 4C and Certifica Minas and they are also members of BSCA. With great care and relying on an innovative craft production, they do their best to ensure that their coffees stand out both in the domestic and foreign markets and they are very proud of all the awards they have already won in some of the main quality contests in Brazil.

They currently have 17 different ways to process their coffees, most of them developed on their own at the farm. Their portfolio includes naturals, fermented, pulped naturals, honeys, washed and also several combinations of 2 or 3 different processes, which gives them a wide range of sensory notes in their coffees, using nothing else but coffee and, in some cases, water."

Producer - Vinhal Farm

Origin - Cerrado Mineiro, Brazil

Roasted by - Legend Coffee Roasters

Altitude - 980 MASL

Roast Date - 24/2/2025

Variety - Topazio

Process - Washed & 3x Fermented

Flavour Notes - Rockmelon, Walnut, Grape

Producer - Vinhal Farm

Origin - Cerrado Mineiro, Brazil

Roasted by - Legend Coffee Roasters

Altitude - 980 MASL

Roast Date - 24/2/2025

Variety - Red Catuai

Process - Washed & 2x Fermented

Flavour Notes - Strawberry liqueur, Vanilla custard, Macadamia

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