About the Coffee The Dutra family has been growing coffee in Caputira, Minas Gerais for four generations. What started as a single hectare in the 1950s has grown into a collection of small, interconnected farms planted with millions of coffee trees. The farms sit at elevations ranging from 600 to 1,300 meters across varied terrain, from gently rolling hills to sharper slopes with clay-based soils. Fazendas Dutra uses a regenerative organic approach built around agroforestry. Over 5,000 avocado trees provide shade and improve soil health across the farms. African mahogany, banana, and other fruit trees fill out the canopy, attracting beneficial insects and supporting a wide range of bird and animal life. Strategically placed eucalyptus trees act as windbreaks while providing a renewable resource. No synthetic pesticides are used, and the biodiversity across the farms is a direct result of that commitment. The Red Catuai is grown organically and processed as a full natural, meaning the whole cherry is dried with the fruit still on. It starts in the sun, then moves to mechanical dryers to keep the drying consistent. Royal Coffee imports this lot into North America. About No6 Coffee Co. No6 Coffee Co. was founded in 2015 in Nelson, British Columbia, operating as a boutique roastery and tasting bar. The roastery was built around a straightforward idea: make a difference in the cup, on the farm, and in the community around it. They source exclusively through independent specialty importers who work directly with small farms and cooperatives, paying above fair trade premiums to reflect the actual work involved in producing quality coffee. On the roasting side, they work in small batches and stock fresh weekly. Green coffee is stored in sealed GrainPro bags in a controlled, low-humidity environment to protect quality before it ever reaches the roaster. Their tasting bar in Nelson is designed as a space to slow down, ask questions, and figure out what you actually like and how to brew it at home. "I sat with Denis, owner of No6 Coffee Co, this past January. One of the more memorable moments from our conversation was when he explained that No6 is not looking to roast the most unusual or headline-worthy coffee, and instead are looking to master the craft of roasting to produce a lineup of outstanding coffees that speak for themselves." - Dean, Director of Coffee
