MILK ESPRESSO ANTONIO DA SILVA

The Farm

Born in Natércia, Minas Gerais, Antônio Clemente da Silva developed a deep connection to the land from an early age. Recognizing the soil’s potential, he purchased a small plot in 1980 and became the first in his family to grow coffee. Since then, coffee has been his passion and life’s work. Sítio da Cachoeira, named after the waterfall, that enhances its surroundings, benefits from a privileged location in the mountainous region of Mantiqueira de Minas. The farm’s high-altitude conditions contribute to exceptional coffee quality, earning Antônio recognition in three major coffee competitions. These accolades inspire him to continuously refine his production with each harvest.

The Process

In contrast to many commodity focused Brazilian farms, Silvia has embraced meticulous hand harvesting. Ripe cherries are picked, sorted, and for our naturally processed lot, slowly dried on raised African style drying beds. With the outside fruit of the cherry left intact, this gentle process ensures the development of sweet, aromatic flavour.