FARM: São Mateus REGION: Patrocino, Cerrado _ALTITUDE: 950 MASL VARIETAL: Yellow Bourbon PROCESS:_Anaerobic Natural FLAVOUR NOTES: Purple Fruits, Milk Chocolate, Raspberry Compote Lucas Alves do Nascimento represents the second generation of a family deeply connected to coffee production in Patrocínio, Minas Gerais. Building on foundations established by his father, Mario Alves do Nascimento, in the 1940s, Lucas has spent more than forty years developing Fazenda São Mateus while continuing a family tradition that spans generations.
Hundred House Coffee is a micro roastery in Munslow, in the Shropshire Hills on the Welsh Borders, founded by Matt Wade and Anabelle De Gersigny. Matt has over 20 years in the coffee industry: he is one of the UK's first licensed Q Graders, placed second at the 2009 Roasters Guild Competition in Portland, and previously served as head roaster at Union Hand Roasted and Coffee Planet. He also co founded Nightjar Coffee in the Middle East. The roastery sources predominantly from Africa and Central and South America, with a commitment to long term fair relationships with growers. A portion of sales supports creative community projects through their Art + Industry Programme.
