Fazenda Samambaia

THE STORY OF WHERE OUR BRAZIL COFFEE COMES FROM

History of Samambaia

"I say that the one who chose me was coffee, and not the other way around. I consider myself a lucky man for having fallen in love with my family's heritage and I am very proud of the work we do at Fazenda Samambaia. My daily motivation is to be able to share with our co-workers, our partner growers and our community, the good opportunities that the world of coffee has provided me every day ".-Henrique Dias Cambraia
Synonymous with tradition, Fazenda Samambaia represents a secular heritage in the Cambraia family. For many years, coffee grower and doctor José Nominato Cambraia balanced his life between his three passions: family, coffee and medicine. Always present on the farm, José Nominato dedicated himself to coffee with the support of his team, doing a good management of the property, providing better life opportunities for his co-workers. In 1993, the unexpected happened. José Nominato passed away, completely changing the course of Fazenda Samambaia.
 At the age of 20, chosen by the brothers Rodrigo and Silva, Henrique Dias Cambraia found himself facing a new challenge in his life, living with the loss of his father and reconciling his newly started auditor career with the administration and management of the farm. Inspired by his father's footsteps, Henrique dedicated to the farm learning from his team how to produce coffee.
 Observant, he realized in one of his trips that Brazilian coffees were not on the shelves of international cafes. This fact motivated him in 1997 to reinvent himself, putting all his energy and passion for coffee in a new era of Fazenda Samambaia, the “production of specialty coffees”.
Henrique Dias Cambraia, the owner of Fazenda Samambaia, has traveled around the world sharing specialty coffees and the unique characteristics of the Campo das Vertentes region. His passion for coffee and commitment to sustainable farming practices have made Fazenda Samambaia a leader in the specialty coffee industry.
Through his travels and connections, Henrique has built relationships with coffee enthusiasts and professionals worldwide, bringing recognition to the exceptional quality of coffees from the Minas Gerais region and the dedication of the Cambraia family to their craft.

Technical Specs Of Fazenda Samambaia

  • Grower: Henrique Dias Cambraia
  • Families: 3
  • City: Carmo de Minas
  • Altitude: 1,200 - 1,400 masl
  • Soil Type: Red Latosol
  • Rainfall: 1,500 - 1,800 mm/year
  • Workers: 15
  • Certifications: Rainforest Alliance, UTZ
  • Region: Minas Gerais
  • Coffee Area: 50 hectares
  • Preserved Area: 30 hectares
  • Processing Methods: Washed, Natural
  • Varietals: Bourbon, Typica, Catuai
  • Drying Structure: Raised beds

HOW WE SOURCE OUR ROTATING COFFEE

AT ROASTI, WE PURCHASE COFFEE IN AN EQUITABLE AND TRANSPARENT WAY, WITH THE GOAL OF SUPPORTING SUSTAINABILITY ACROSS THE ENTIRE SUPPLY CHAIN. WE BUY EITHER DIRECTLY FROM PRODUCERS AND COOPERATIVES, OR FROM REPUTABLE BROKERS BASED IN ALBERTA AND QUEBEC WHO MAINTAIN LONG-TERM RELATIONSHIPS IN PRODUCING COUNTRIES.

THIS APPROACH SUPPORTS BETTER WAGES FOR FARMERS AND CREATES GREATER STABILITY FOR FAMILIES AND COMMUNITIES. IT ALLOWS FOR FAIR PRICING AND LONG-TERM TRADE RELATIONSHIPS, ENCOURAGES HIGHER-QUALITY COFFEE AND SUSTAINABLE FARMING PRACTICES, PROMOTES EQUITY THROUGHOUT THE SUPPLY CHAIN, AND SUPPORTS CLIMATE-RESILIENT AGRICULTURE.

HOW IT WORKS: PRODUCERS ARE PAID A PREMIUM PRICE FOR HIGHER QUALITY CROPS, WHICH INCENTIVIZES THEIR INVESTMENT BACK INTO PRODUCTION ON THE FARM. THERE'S ALSO OPEN DIALOGUE BETWEEN THEM AND THE IMPORTERS TO MAKE SURE THEY ARE ABLE TO COVER THEIR PRODUCTION COSTS. THERE'S A HUGE FOCUS ON TRANSPARENCY , SO EVERYONE KNOWS WHO GETS WHAT ACROSS THE WHOLE SUPPLY CHAIN.

WE BELIEVE SUSTAINABILITY ISN’T JUST ENVIRONMENTAL; IT’S ECONOMIC AND RELATIONAL, TOO. PAYING FAIRLY AND BUILDING LONG TERM PARTNERSHIPS HELPS CREATE STABILITY FOR PRODUCERS AND THEIR COMMUNITIES.

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