Single - BRAZIL

SPECIALTY COFFEE from BRAZIL Single

Yellow Catuaí is an Arabica coffee variety originating in Brazil, resulting from a cross between Mundo Novo and Caturra. It is characterized by its high productivity, short stature, and yellow fruit when ripe. Its cup profile is balanced, with bright acidity and sweet notes of caramel and fruit. It is grown primarily in Brazil, especially in Minas Gerais and São Paulo, and is prized in specialty coffees for its natural sweetness and good yield.

Naturally processed Yellow Catuaí highlights its sweetness and fruity notes. After selective harvesting, the whole cherries are sun-dried for 15-30 days, constantly turned for even drying. The beans then rest to stabilize the flavors before being pulped and sorted. This process imparts a silky body, balanced acidity, and a fruity profile, ideal for specialty coffees.

Longitude Coffees emerged between longitudes 22° and 23°, where the land is sculpted with majestic excellence. We are a coffee company that represents a movement celebrating quality coffee cultivation and a commitment to sustainability. The production of exceptional coffee is not limited to specific regions or high altitudes.

Our mission is to discover the extraordinary potential that lies within beans cultivated with passion and expertise in the diverse regions of Brazil. We explore unique terroirs that express the richness and diversity of Brazilian soils in every cup. José Antônio Rezende da Silva was born into the world of coffee. He grew up as the son of coffee farmers in the northern region of Paraná, Brazil, between longitudes 22° and 23°.

Since 2003, he has dedicated himself to transforming the lives of coffee farmers by introducing modern techniques to improve coffee quality: from cultivation and nutrition to management and appropriate processing methods. In 2004, he became a certified professional coffee taster.

In 2007, José expanded his efforts to include promoting good production practices. He has supported farms in obtaining Fair Trade certification and developing geographical indication initiatives. These efforts opened doors to new markets, increasing the commercial value and profitability of the coffee.

As a result, incomes improved, and the quality of life was raised for families and communities in various regions.

In 2010, he obtained Q-grader certification from the SCA. That same year, José took Paraná coffee to the world. Thanks to this, he began to gain international recognition, marking a key turning point for the region.

In 2015, José founded a company focused on the purchase and export of Brazilian coffee to all continents. He integrated ESG programs aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, aiming to foster sustainable progress throughout the coffee supply chain.

Now, in 2024, after stepping down from his company's leadership, he's taking on a new challenge: founding Longitude Coffees to make Brazil's finest coffees more accessible to the world.

José's journey, from providing technical support to building a global coffee business, is a true testament to how sustainability and quality can go hand in hand.