Every coffee cup has its journey.
Mission
"We are constantly seeking innovation and discovering how to fulfill our duty of providing the world with sustainable coffee. That challenge comes in a way that makes the social, environmental, and economic relations very solid and trustful, giving so much more sustainability to all the layers that create the coffee lovers world."
SILVIO LEITE
More than advising, trading, and producer, Silvio Leite Café intends to develop and encourage real connections. Furthermore, support the bond between information, quality, sustainability, and acknowledgment throughout each step of the chain from producers to your very own cup.
Sharing knowledge is key to giving this meaningful foundation for the next generations to come.
Expertise
Direct Trade
a.Green Coffee Trading (interessados em compra de café: colocar uma Caixa pra pessoa
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Green coffee beans are the foundation of the coffee industry, and their quality and origin
greatly impact the final product. The global demand for high-quality coffee has led to an
increase in the demand for specialty green coffee beans, which have unique flavors and
characteristics. Green coffee trading also plays an important role in promoting sustainable
and ethical practices in the coffee industry. Many traders and roasters prioritize working with
producers who use environmentally friendly and socially responsible practices. Green coffee
trading is a crucial component of the coffee industry, ensuring the high-quality supply of raw
beans necessary to create the delicious coffee we all know and love.
b. Head Judge and co-creator of Cup of Excellence Program.
b.Mentoring
Mentoring can also provide a valuable opportunity to learn about the latest trends and
techniques in the coffee industry. As the coffee industry evolves and new brewing methods
and equipment become available, a mentor can help you stay up-to-date and incorporate
these innovations into your own practice.
Perhaps most importantly, mentoring can help you develop a deeper appreciation and
understanding of coffee. By working closely with a mentor and learning from their
experience, you can gain a new perspective on the coffee-making process and the artistry
that goes into creating a truly exceptional cup.
Sharing knowledge is perhaps the ultimate goal for the coffee community improve
continuously.
c.Careers
A good mentor can offer guidance on everything from selecting the right beans and
equipment to proper brewing techniques and recipe development. They can help you
identify your strengths and weaknesses and develop a customized plan to help you achieve
your goals.
On 2020, The Coffee Training and Calibrating program initiated during the pandemic
provided a crucial lifeline for cuppers and coffee professionals worldwide. With the sudden
onset of global lockdowns and social distancing measures, many in the coffee industry were
faced with unprecedented challenges. However, the innovative coffee training program
turned these challenges into opportunities, enabling individuals to continue their
professional development and maintain their coffee-making skills despite the circumstances.
d.Consulting
As part of its commitment to excellence, Silvio Leite has established a connection on coffee
consultanting that works closely with farmers and coffee producers to ensure the highest
standards of quality at every step of the production process. These consultants are experts in
everything from coffee cultivation and harvesting to roasting, blending, and packaging.
Currently, Silvio is an ambassador for Três Corações and proudly helps their missions and
projects like “Florada” and “Tribos” in Brazil.
Production
Farms
Fazenda Cerca de Pedras – São Benedito is our coffee farm located in the region of Piatã, in
the state of Bahia, Brazil. The farm is owned by Silvio Leite, who have been producing there
to fulfill a long time dream about having his own crop. The name "Cerca de Pedras"
translates to "stone fence" in English, and refers to the traditional method of fencing used on
the farm, which involves stacking large stones to create a barrier around the coffee trees.
This technique not only protects the trees from animals and pests, but also helps to maintain
the health and fertility of the soil.
At Fazenda Cerca de Pedras, coffee is grown using a combination of traditional and modern
farming techniques. The farm sits at an altitude of over 1200 meters, which provides the
ideal climate and soil conditions for growing coffee beans. The coffee is harvested by hand,
with each tree being carefully selected to ensure that only the ripest, most flavorful cherries
are picked. Once the coffee has been harvested, it is processed using a combination of
natural and washed methods to bring out the unique flavor characteristics of each bean. One
of the most unique features of Fazenda Cerca de Pedras is its commitment to sustainability.
The farm uses a variety of eco-friendly practices, such as recycling coffee pulp as fertilizer
and using solar energy to power the processing equipment. In addition, the farm is
committed to protecting the surrounding environment, and has implemented several
measures to preserve local wildlife and reduce its carbon footprint. Visitors to Fazenda Cerca
de Pedras can take a tour of the farm and learn about the coffee-making process firsthand.
Partners
Our farm partners, with their unwavering dedication and meticulous craftsmanship, cultivate
the very essence of exceptional coffee that we proudly bring to your cup.
Mentoring
Mentoring can also provide a valuable opportunity to learn about the latest trends and techniques in the coffee industry. As the coffee industry evolves and new brewing methods and equipment become available, a mentor can help you stay up-to-date and incorporate these innovations into your own practice. Perhaps most importantly, mentoring can help you develop a deeper appreciation and understanding of coffee. By working closely with a mentor and learning from their experience, you can gain a new perspective on the coffee-making process and the artistry that goes into creating a truly exceptional cup.
Careers
A good mentor can offer guidance on everything from selecting the right beans and equipment to proper brewing techniques and recipe development. They can help you identify your strengths and weaknesses and develop a customized plan to help you achieve your goals.
Careers
As part of its commitment to excellence, Três Corações has established a team of coffee consultants who work closely with farmers and coffee producers to ensure the highest standards of quality at every step of the production process. These consultants are experts in everything from coffee cultivation and harvesting to roasting, blending, and packaging.
Auction
Our very first auction made its debut as the first Brazilian first coffee auction in Brazil marked
a pivotal moment in history, igniting a revolution that would shape and transform our coffee
industry scenario.
Its enduring legacy resonates in the countless cups of coffee savored each day, reminding us
of the remarkable journey that began with that momentous gathering and forever changed
the world's love affair with this bean.
A new era of specialty coffee is propelling Brazil to the forefront of the world's coffee
production. This landmark event not only established Brazil as a leading coffee exporter but
also pioneered a system of quality, setting the stage for sustainable agricultural practices and
empowering countless small farmers.
The legacy of Brazil's coffee industry continues to captivate palates worldwide, reminding us
of the profound impact that a single event can have on an entire nation by opening space for
many others excellent producers and the world's love affair with coffee.
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| Rank | Farmer Name | Farm Name | Region | Process | Variety | Score | LOTE Size (KG) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Silvio Leite | Fazenda Cerca de Pedras São Benedito | Chapada Diamantina | Pulped Nat | Red and Yellow Catuai | 88.11 | 120 |
| 2 | Silvio Leite | Fazenda Cerca de Pedras São Benedito | Chapada Diamantina | Natural | Red and Yellow Catuai | 87.98 | 120 |
| 3 | Candido Vladimir Ladeia Rosa | Fazenda Ouro Verde | Chapada Diamantina | Natural | Catuai | 87.73 | 210 |
| 4 | Silvio Leite | Fazenda Cerca de Pedras São Benedito | Chapada Diamantina | Pulped Nat | Red and Yellow Catuai | 87.36 | 90 |
| 5 | Silvio Leite | Fazenda Cerca de Pedras São Benedito | Chapada Diamantina | Pulped Nat | Red and Yellow Catuai | 87.36 | 90 |
| 6 | Antônio Rigno de Oliveira | Chácara São Judas Tadeu | Chapada Diamantina | Pulped Nat | Catuai | 87.34 | 195 |
| 7 | Silvio Leite | Fazenda Cerca de Pedras São Benedito | Chapada Diamantina | Pulped Nat | Red and Yellow Catuai | 87.20 | 75 |
| 8 | Silvio Leite | Fazenda Cerca de Pedras São Benedito | Chapada Diamantina | Pulped Nat | Red and Yellow Catuai | 87.07 | 75 |
| 9 | Kleoumor Moreira | Sitio Canaã | Chapada Diamantina | Pulped Nat | Red and Yellow Catuai | 86.95 | 105 |
| 10 | Silvio Leite | Fazenda Cerca de Pedras São Benedito | Chapada Diamantina | Natural | Red and Yellow Catuai | 86.91 | 225 |
| 11 | Silvio Leite | Fazenda Cerca de Pedras São Benedito | Chapada Diamantina | Pulped Nat | Red and Yellow Catuai | 86.89 | 135 |
| 12 | Silvio Leite | Fazenda Cerca de Pedras São Benedito | Chapada Diamantina | Pulped Nat | Red and Yellow Catuai | 86.86 | 225 |
| 13 | Candido Vladimir Ladeia Rosa | Fazenda Ouro Verde | Chapada Diamantina | Pulped Nat | Catuai | 86.75 | 180 |
| 14 | Silvio Leite | Fazenda Cerca de Pedras São Benedito | Chapada Diamantina | Pulped Nat | Red and Yellow Catuai | 86.75 | 240 |
| 15 | Silvio Leite | Fazenda Cerca de Pedras São Benedito | Chapada Diamantina | Pulped Nat | Red and Yellow Catuai | 86.59 | 150 |
| 16 | Silvio Leite | Fazenda Cerca de Pedras São Benedito | Chapada Diamantina | Pulped Nat | Red and Yellow Catuai | 86.52 | 105 |
| 17 | José Joaquim Oliveira | Fazenda Santa Bárbara | Chapada Diamantina | Pulped Nat | Catuai | 86.43 | 90 |
| 18 | Silvio Leite | Fazenda Cerca de Pedras São Benedito | Chapada Diamantina | Pulped Nat | Red and Yellow Catuai | 86.39 | 255 |
| 19 | Silvio Leite | Fazenda Cerca de Pedras São Benedito | Chapada Diamantina | Pulped Nat | Red and Yellow Catuai | 86.36 | 180 |
| 20 | Silvio Leite | Fazenda Cerca de Pedras São Benedito | Chapada Diamantina | Pulped Nat | Red and Yellow Catuai | 86.20 | 120 |
| 21 | Fabiano Borré | Fazenda Progresso Ltda | Chapada Diamantina | Natural | Topázio | 86.07 | 180 |
| 22 | Silvio Leite | Fazenda Cerca de Pedras São Benedito | Chapada Diamantina | Pulped Nat | Red and Yellow Catuai | 86.05 | 120 |
Winners
| Rank | Farm | Weight | Total Value | Bid ($/lb) | Winner | Buyer location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fazenda Cerca De Pedras São Benedito | 264.55 | $ 2,724.87 | $ 10.30 | Saza Coffee | Japan |
| 2 | Fazenda Cerca De Pedras São Benedito | 264.55 | $ 2,648.15 | $ 10.01 | Osito Coffee | United States of America |
| 3 | Fazenda Ouro Verde | 462.97 | $ 4,259.32 | $ 9.20 | Wataru & Co., Ltd. | Japan |
| 4 | Fazenda Cerca De Pedras São Benedito | 198.41 | $ 1,805.53 | $ 9.10 | Dabov Specialty Coffee, Coffee Me Up (South Korea), Coffee Therapy (Thailand) | Bulgaria, South Korea, Thailand |
| 5 | Fazenda Cerca De Pedras São Benedito | 198.41 | $ 2,043.62 | $ 10.30 | Wataru & Co., Ltd. | Japan |
| 6 | Chácara São Judas Tadeu | 429.90 | $ 2,686.88 | $ 6.25 | NOZY COFFEE | Japan |
| 7 | Fazenda Cerca De Pedras São Benedito | 165.35 | $ 1,719.64 | $ 10.40 | YOUNGDAE CO.,LTD | South Korea |
| 8 | Fazenda Cerca De Pedras São Benedito | 165.35 | $ 1,422.01 | $ 8.60 | CAFE TRES CORAÇÕES | Brazil |
| 9 | Sitio Canaã | 231.48 | $ 1,516.19 | $ 6.55 | CAFE TRES CORAÇÕES | Brazil |
| 10 | Fazenda Cerca De Pedras São Benedito | 496.04 | $ 4,265.94 | $ 8.60 | SARUTAHIKO COFFEE | Japan |
| 11 | Fazenda Cerca De Pedras São Benedito | 264.55 | $ 2,275.13 | $ 8.60 | Melbourne Coffee Merchants | Australia |
| 12 | Fazenda Cerca De Pedras São Benedito | 496.04 | $ 4,265.94 | $ 8.60 | NOZY COFFEE | Japan |
| 13 | Fazenda Ouro Verde | 396.83 | $ 2,896.86 | $ 7.30 | NOZY COFFEE | Japan |
| 14 | Fazenda Cerca De Pedras São Benedito | 529.10 | $ 3,015.87 | $ 5.70 | SARUTAHIKO COFFEE | Japan |
| 15 | Fazenda Cerca De Pedras São Benedito | 330.69 | $ 2,579.38 | $ 7.80 | Wataru & Co., Ltd. | Japan |
| 16 | Fazenda Cerca De Pedras São Benedito | 231.48 | $ 1,689.80 | $ 7.30 | Wataru & Co., Ltd. | Japan |
| 17 | Fazenda Santa Bárbara | 198.41 | $ 1,448.39 | $ 7.30 | CAFE TRES CORAÇÕES | Brazil |
| 18 | Fazenda Cerca De Pedras São Benedito | 496.04 | $ 2,827.43 | $ 5.70 | Ryans Coffee Roasters | South Korea |
| 19 | Fazenda Cerca De Pedras São Benedito | 396.83 | $ 2,222.25 | $ 5.60 | NOZY COFFEE | Japan |
| 20 | Fazenda Cerca De Pedras São Benedito | 264.55 | $ 1,507.94 | $ 5.70 | FERGAS COMER CIO DE CAFE LTDA | Brazil |
| 21 | Fazenda Progresso Ltda | 396.83 | $ 2,777.81 | $ 7.00 | SARUTAHIKO COFFEE | Japan |
| 22 | Fazenda Cerca De Pedras São Benedito | 264.55 | $ 1,481.48 | $ 5.60 | uchida coffee | Japan |
About
Silvio Leite is a Brazilian entrepreneur and one of the pioneers of the specialty-coffee movement with more than 40 years of experience in coffee classification, cup tasting, and quality control.
He developed and implemented quality control on the Italian company Bozzo units while based in Geneve, Switzerland.
After the experience abroad, he returned to Brazil for a project aligned with the Portuguese Espirito Santo group. At this point, Silvio became a specialist in coffee processing, quality control, and harvesting.
1992 was the year of the BSCA foundation, a much-expected debut.
In 1999, Silvio Leite co-founded and co-created all the technical protocols of the Cup of Excellence (COE) alongside George Howell and Susie Splinder. Nowadays, he still works as a Head Judge for COE and has more than 30 COE competitions worldwide. Furthermore, Silvio gives training, calibrating, and cup-tasting as needed or required for every round.
Around 2000, founded and promoted a local competition on specialty coffee in Bahia called “Assocafé.”
From 2019 and on, the acquisition of Cerca de Pedras São Benedito Farm at Piatã, Bahia, has been a new journey of excitement.
About
Cerca de Pedras São Benedito
Located at Brazil, Bahia, Chapada Diamantina, Piatã, and elevation 1.270m above sea level.
Six hectares are producing Red and Yellow Catuaí.
Our processing methods include Natural, washed, fermented, and Honey.
Each and every coffee variety has specific attributes of aroma, body, acidity, and sweetness. It is essential for us to use only the coffee varieties best adapted to our farm’s altitude, climate, and soil.
Located at Brazil, Bahia, Chapada Diamantina, Mucugê, and elevation 1150m above sea level.
600 hectares are producing Red and Yellow Catuai e Topázio.
Process Natural and, Pulped Natural
Located at Brazil, Bahia, Chapada Diamantina, Piatã, and elevation 1.350m above sea level.
Ten hectares are producing Acauã, Red and Yellow Catuai, Yellow Catucai.
Process Natural, and Pulped Natural.
Located at Brazil, Bahia, Chapada Diamantina, Mucugê, and elevation 1300m above sea level.
45 hectares are producing Red and Yellow Catuaí, Bourbon.
Process Pulped Natural and Natural
COE 2009 and 2014 Winner
Record 2014 95 pts SCA
Located at Brazil, Bahia, Chapada Diamantina, Piatã, and elevation 1280m above sea level.
10 hectares are producing Catuaí, Acauã, Arara e Red and Yellow Catuai.
Process Natural and Honeys (White, Yellow and Black)
Located at Brazil, Bahia, Chapada Diamantina, Piatã, and elevation 1330m above sea level.
20 hectares are producing Red and Yellow Catuaí.
Process Pulped Natural and Natural