Once upon a time, things were simple.

The woods were filled with sweet, whimsical creatures drinking tea around a fire. Nothing was impossible. Coziness was next to godliness. “The hustle” was neither cool nor relevant. Espresso was bad, and that’s just how we liked it. Right?

IMAGINE THAT EXCEPT THE ESPRESSO IS 🔥and you’ve got Fazenda do Juquinha, the newest addition to our proud lineage of Great Shots offerings. This coffee is so gd sweet and wholesome that one sip can suddenly render one’s vision two-dimensionally hand-drawn while warming one’s heart from its presumably cold/dead pre-coffee state. Imagine that!

And who do we have to thank for this loveliness incarnate? It’s the brothers-in-law duo of Ivan Prado de Melo and Weder Batista, based in the south of Minas Gerais, Brazil. There, they grow a mixture of Topazio, Yellow Catuaí, and Yellow Catucaí at an elevation of ~1,300 meters. All of their lots are naturally processed. 

Now just in case this story wasn’t already encouraging ENOUGH, dig this: these guys are NEW to the biz, proving how far passion and dedication can take you. In the words of our importing partner, The Coffee Quest: 

“Ivan and Weder may be newcomers to the coffee world, but their extensive background in farming and their eagerness to study and adopt better coffee production practices set them apart. Their farm’s history is one of courage and audacity. In 2016, after Weder inherited the farm from his late father during financially challenging times, he decided to take a risk and fulfill their original vision: producing specialty coffee. Although they lacked industry experience, they recognized the perfect climate conditions and saw an opportunity to combine their passion with a practical approach. Every day, they learn something new, generating job opportunities for others along the way.”

Cheers to that, irmãos!