Anilar Simmer and his brother, Davi, are responsible for Sítio Ribeirão do Costa. The two maintain a partnership on the farm, which has been in their family for about 100 years. In the beginning they raised cattle, but as Davi and Anilar grew up and were looking for new ways to improve the family's well-being they decided to start growing coffee. Seeking technical help from local agronomists, they were excited to learn that the region is actually well suited to coffee cultivation. The result at the beginning was exceptional, and as the demand grew, the two brothers decided to increase their crops and produce only specialty coffee. Today, the property has about 26000 coffee trees planted, and there they grow Red Catuaí, Catuaí 44 and Catimor. This Catimor microlot is fruity, delicate, and sweet, challenging our team’s preconceptions about this hybrid varietal. Catimor was developed in Portugal in 1959, a blend of Timor Hybrid (disease resistant due to its Robusta genetic lineage) and Caturra, a natural mutation of Red Bourbon originating from the Caparaó region of Brazil. At higher altitudes Catimor can be a lower quality coffee, but recently the coffee industry has taken notice that at lower altitudes—like those found at Sítio Ribeirão do Costa—this varietal can offer unique and delicious flavors. Our Head Roaster and Director of Coffee agree this coffee stands apart from the standard perception of Brazilian coffees, with a delicate, yet complex tasting profile that ranges from strawberries and cream, to papaya and mango, and even cocoa nibs. It’s a perfect coffee to enjoy on pour-over or espresso alike.