This is the sixth season we’ve been able to enjoy Marcelo’s coffee with you. This particular lot shows off his incredible ability to eschew the “usual” Brazil flavor hallmarks: no peanut skin, no cocoa nibs, no toothy body! This peaberry field blend selection is red tea, citrus wisps and baking spices, all held in a lip smackin’ mouthfeel that lingers so lovely. 

Jim Said: "Bioma Café must be a sight to behold: 230 hectares of farmland, with 150 planted between 1,150 and 1,200 meters above sea level—prime for specialty. It’s a heck of an operation, and Marcelo Assis is the one steering the ship. 

Those who know TC know we rarely work with producers at scales like this, but Marcelo is able to keep things afloat without sacrificing ethics or excellence. Since 2019, the 140-hectare specialty segment of Bioma Café, called Fazenda Olhos d’Água, has been part of the Cerrado Mineiro Designation of Origin program. To earn this fully traceable seal of quality and provenance, all coffees must uphold sustainable farming practices and equitable business management in addition to the prerequisite of exquisite quality. In other words, when going big, there’s nobody we’d rather go with than Marcelo."