This Father's Day, we're letting you say it with coffee. Enter the recipient's name and your message, and we’ll print them straight onto a delicious bag of Brazil: Fazenda Inglaterra, Mixed, Natural.

All preorders for this coffee will be roasted and posted on Wednesday the 17th of June via Royal Mail Tracked 48.

If you order any other items with this coffee, they will be held and your whole order will then be sent on the 17th.

Super sweet and silky smooth, this is a cup full or sugared almonds! An edge of milk chocolate on the finish and raisin on the aftertaste completes it.

The Fazenda Inglaterra coffee farm is situated on the borders of the Minas Gerais and São Paulo regions of Brazil, located in the more populous south-east corner of the country. Coffee was introduced to Brazil in the early 18th century, rapidly growing into a thriving industry that is now the leading producer of both commodity and specialty coffee worldwide. Minas Gerais is one of the most famous coffee-producing regions, alongside Espirito Santo, São Paulo, and Bahia. Fazenda Inglaterra is located near to the spa town of Poços de Caldas, the main socio-economic nucleus of its region, roughly 250km north of São Paulo city. The area is known for its volcanic soil and high elevation, reaching between 950 and 1,300 metres above sea level.

The local area ranges over a high plateau formed by mountains, commonly mistaken as the crater of an extinct supervolcano. In reality, Poços de Caldas sits inside a caldera formed by the collapse of an 80 million year old intrusion amid the surrounding elevated areas, not a volcano itself. Its climate is characterized by dry winters and mild summers. This unique terroir contributes to the coffee’s distinct flavour profile: clean, sweet, and full of character. This particular lot is a mix of different varietals grown at Fazenda Inglaterra. The farm grows Bourbon, Icatu, Acaia, Catuai, and Canario.

Stephen has made a strong commitment to producing environmentally friendly coffee within the Fazenda Inglaterra estate: half of the farm remains untouched Mata Atlântica rainforest, which supports biodiversity and protects the local ecosystem. In Stephen’s words, “As long as I own it, it will stay that way”.

Stephen is a pioneer in the specialty coffee industry. In 1996, he founded Mercanta, a specialty green coffee importer that now operates in over 50 countries. Mercanta is known for its commitment to traceability, quality, and ethical sourcing. Throughout his years sourcing green coffee and travelling to visit producers, Stephen had always had the idea of one day owning his own farm in the back of his mind. When some friends in Brazil mentioned that a small coffee farm was for sale, he had a look and knew this was the one.

The farm’s name was originally Fazenda Toca Da Onca, meaning “hiding place of a small wildcat”, but the neighbours renamed it with the Portuguese for “England” after Stephen took over. A nod to his British heritage and his personal connection to the estate. The previous owners had left the farm abandoned for some time so Stephen, with the help of his friends Gabriel and Cristiano, had to start again almost from scratch. They brought the small farm (tiny by Brazilian standards!) back to life - reviving old trees, planting new ones, and building a farm rooted in both regeneration and quality. Stephen’s hands-on approach and long-term vision have shaped Inglaterra into a model of sustainable coffee farming.

• Country: Brazil
• Region: Minas Gerais
• City: Poços de Caldas
• Farm: Fazenda Inglaterra
• Producer: Stephen Hurst
• Farm size: 10 hectares
• Coffee growing area: 5 hectares
• Elevation: 1,200 m.a.s.l.
• Variety: Mixed
• Processing method: Natural

Roast Information

Medium to Medium-Dark

This classic Red Bourbon responds beautifully to a slightly deeper roast profile that brings out its rich, chocolatey character. We're aiming for that chocolate teacake experience – milk chocolate sweetness, marshmallow creaminess, and a delicate biscuit note on the finish, all wrapped up in a full, velvety body.