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About this lot
ORIGIN Coffee production in Brazil is responsible for more than one third of all coffee cultivated worldwide, mainly in the south-eastern states of Minas Gerais, São Paulo and Paraná. Here, the environment and climate provide ideal growing conditions for a number of coffee varieties. Although yields vary year-to-year the country produces a staggering amount; approximately 50-60 million bags annually, and more than five million people are directly employed in the cultivation, harvesting or processing of coffee. PRODUCER Coffee cultivation began on the Rancho Grande Farm in 1933 when Mr. Aneite Reis inherited five hectares of productive land. Today, the farm is run by his son José Carlos Reis and grandson Flávio (Fafa) Reis, including their dedicated team who live on the farm all year-round. Their mission is to responsibly produce coffee of the highest possible quality without neglecting t