Experience the summit of coffee perfection with Ascent! A smooth and reliable single-origin from Brazil, this coffee features delightful notes of almond, blackberry, and dark chocolate. Drink it and reach peak caffeinated happiness!
Region: Mogiana
Producer: Smallholder Farmers
Owner: Marco A. Guardabaxo
Notes: Almond, Blackberry, Dark Chocolate
Roast: Dark
Process: Natural
Elevation: 800-1000masl
Varietals: Catuai, Catucai, Acaia, Mundo Novo
Certifications: Rainforest Alliance
We couldn't be more excited to begin our partnership with Ocafi, a Brazilian coffee producer, importer, and exporter.
Ocafi's mission is to showcase the fantastic specialty coffee the country has to offer, whilst also helping to improve the overall quality, transparency and fairness of the production process. Ocafi is made up of a young team that takes social and environmental responsibility very seriously. Together, with their partners, they strive to make coffee better by developing long-lasting, healthy relationships.
Fazenda Pinheiro, Fazenda Matão, and Fazenda São Domingos are Ocafi’s own farms, central to crafting the Essência blend. These farms showcase Ocafi's dedication to sustainable, transparent coffee production from farm to cup.
Fazenda Pinheiro, acquired in 2003, serves as the heart of Ocafi’s operations, combining innovative agricultural practices with traditional coffee cultivation. It hosts Ocafi’s main lab and roastery, ensuring strict quality control and continuous experimentation, essential for producing key components of the Essência blend. This farm integrates coffee cultivation with sustainable livestock and agricultural practices, enhancing its ecological footprint and productivity.
Fazenda Matão, situated in the elevated regions of Mococa, is celebrated for its perfect coffee-growing conditions. The farm employs advanced sustainable techniques, including a state-of-the-art irrigation system that conserves water while ensuring the optimal development of coffee cherries. The unique terroir of Matão contributes robust and distinct flavors to the Essência blend.
Fazenda São Domingos complements the blend with beans processed using advanced technologies for consistency and quality. Its commitment to environmental preservation supports regional biodiversity, which is integral to its operations. The collaboration among these farms ensures the Essência blend is a true representation of Ocafi’s farm-to-cup ethos.
