To quote our own Adam Maha, “Brazilian coffees are fundamental to our identity as a business.” Indeed, the Brazilian coffees we source form the backbone of our global offering.
Brazil stands as one of the most celebrated and respected coffee origins in the world, and we are privileged to be building a partnership with Capricornio, an industry-leading, Brazil-based producer redefining the landscape of specialty coffee as we now know it.
While Brazil’s coffee offerings are vast, the sector faces increasing challenges from climate pressures. Capricornio stands out with its unique, country-wide reach, operating across six distinct territories; many of which are being abandoned as coffee cultivation shifts northward. Under the visionary leadership of Luis Saldana and his partners, Capricornio is revitalising these now underutilised regions by empowering smallholders and mid-sized farms, while championing innovation and sustainability in specialty coffee production.
Our budding partnership with Capricornio is rooted in a long-standing relationship with Otavio Sandrin, now the company’s Commercial Manager. Otavio has been instrumental in giving us access to Capricornio’s exceptional portfolio of farm-specific lots, blends and micro-lots. This collaboration exemplifies the immense value of enduring relationships in the coffee trade.
Here are just some of Capricornio's key achievements to date
The Four Seasons Project; A groundbreaking initiative centred on sustainable practices and fostering long-term partnerships with farmers to cultivate a more resilient coffee culture.
Women in Coffee Project; A program dedicated to empowering women within the coffee industry, promoting equity and opportunity.
Specialty Expertise Across the Supply Chain; Capricornio has brought together leading specialists from every stage of coffee production, embracing modern approaches and broadening their agricultural understanding to deliver exceptional quality and sustainability.
Capricornio are embracing suitability in its simple terms - creating a Brazilian coffee culture where farmers are armed with the technical knowledge to continue producing excellent coffees, as well as advance year on year. We are excited to deepen this partnership in the years to come… and definitely excited for our next origin trip!
For more information on Capricornio, and what we have on offer from them, contact your Account Manager, or email us at infouk@langdoncoffee.co.uk