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Symmetry Coffee Roasters

BRAZIL | SITIO BAIXADAO NATURAL | LIGHT ROAST

BRAZIL | SITIO BAIXADAO NATURAL | LIGHT ROAST

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  • COUNTRY: BRAZIL
    REGION: MANTIQUERIA DE MINAS
    FARM: SITIO BAIXADAO 
    PRODUCERS: AFONSO DA SILVA FAMILY
    ELEVATION: 1000 - 1400 m.a.s.l.
    VARIETAL: RED CATUAI
    PROCESS: NATURAL
    IMPORTER: BENNETTS

  • CUPPING NOTES:
    ALMOND
    MANDARIN
    MOLASSES
    HONEY

  • LIGHT ROAST
    FOR FILTER COFFEE AND BATCH BREW

ABOUT THE REGION

When Helisson Afonso da Silva was born 1994, his father, Sebastião Afonso da Silva, decided to acquire Sítio Baixadão, a small farm that was originally used for growing rice. However, due to the low rice prices during the 1990s, Sebastião made a bold move and transformed it into a thriving coffee farm.

Fast forward 25 years, and Sebastião has expanded the family's coffee portfolio by purchasing four more Sítios (smaller farms, each less than 100 hectares) and involving Helisson within the family business. 

The farm is located in the city of Cristina, in the south of Minas Gerais, a region that presents excellent characteristics, such as fertile soil, well-defined seasons and high elevation that creates the perfect environment to grow coffee.

The producers are members of APROCAM, which holds the Mantiqueira de Minas Indication of Origin, which guarantees the source and traceability of the lot. The farm is committed to sustainable coffee growing through good agricultural practices and preservation of natural resources. 

The entire harvest is done by hand; the beans are picked and taken to the processing center, located on the farm itself.
Drying is done on patios under sunlight and later finished in dryers that guarantee consistent drying, preserving the quality.

The coffee is stored at COCARIVE (Cooperativa Regional dos Cafeicultores do Vale do Rio Verde), which gives members support throughout all stages of production, including in the area of commercialization where there is a department entirely dedicated to these high-scoring lots.

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        FAQ

        When will I receive my coffee?

        Our coffee is sent via Australia Post .
        Tracking services are provided and you will receive your tracking number once we dispatch your order.

        Parcel Post by AustPost normally takes under 6 business days and Express Post by AustPost normally under 3 business days.

        Upon receiving your order, we generally send your order out within two business days as we aim for you to have the freshest roast possible.

        We do have roast schedule's and some orders may be delayed waiting for those roast days - we will let you know if there's any lengthy delays.

        Please allow extra time over public holidays or during major holiday periods and weekends.

        Please note if you order later than Thursday, your order might not be able to arrive until Tuesday the following week.

        Please understand drivers are human, some errors can happen. When it happens, don't hesitate and contact us at hello@symmetrycoffeeroasters.com.au   or "Chat with us" from the website.

        Can I pickup my coffee?

        Yes, you are more than welcome.
        Mon - Sat 7:30am-2:30pm
        Sundays and Public Holidays access are closed


        Walk through "Little Things Cafe" you will find your order to the right as you enter the roastery gates on a black steel shelf with your name/# stickered on your parcel.

        Place your order, then give us some time to roast and pack for you (usually less than two business days).

        Once received ready for pickup notification, come in, check in, and say hi to either Matty or Po.

        Can you grind my coffee?

        Sorry, we sell whole beans only.

         
        The reason being is that pre-grinding freshly roasted coffee means that it affects the integrity of the coffee and this makes the coffee expire a lot faster. It's like having artisan bread being pre-sliced or a piece of fruit being left out in the sun!

        I have other questions

        Send us your queries from our website "chat with us" function, our roasters Matty & Po will get back to you as soon as possible, if they are not online, you will get an email response.

        For wholesale interests or collaboration with us please send us an email to hello@symmetrycoffeeroasters.com.au