BALANCE - SAO JOSE | BRAZIL

Located in the Serra da Mantiqueira region of southern Minas Gerais, Farm São José sits at an average altitude of 1,100 metres, where mountainous terrain and a distinct climate create excellent conditions for specialty coffee production. The farm has been cultivating coffee for over 60 years, consistently prioritising quality and careful varietal selection, including Yellow Bourbon, Catuaí, Catucaí, and Arara.

Today, the estate is led by Lillian, the great-granddaughter of the farm’s founder, who is deeply committed to sustainable coffee growing and environmental preservation. Natural springs, forests, and surrounding ecosystems are carefully protected across the property. Every stage of production is closely overseen by experienced technicians and agronomists, from planting through to post-harvest. Harvesting is selective and done by hand at peak ripeness, followed by careful drying, resting, and on-farm processing to ensure consistency and quality across each lot.