Daterra Coffee

daterra coffee is a large-scale specialty estate located in patrocínio, minas gerais, brazil, founded in 1978. the farm operates as a direct exporter, supplying green coffee to specialty roasters worldwide without intermediaries. their production is organized into three tiers, masterpieces, collection, and classics, with over 100 distinct micro-terroir lots produced annually across the estate. every lot receives q grader scoring before release. daterra holds rainforest alliance certification and has pursued carbon-negative farming practices, publishing transparent reporting on emissions and environmental management. the farm has received cup of excellence recognition and maintains traceability from plot to export. in europe, mare terra coffee, a barcelona-based specialty importer founded in 1978 and operating with 11 to 50 staff, acts as a regional partner for daterra and handles distribution alongside central american, ethiopian, and other brazilian origins. direct trade inquiries can be initiated through the farm website. minimum order requirements include container-sized purchases for certain programs, making daterra most accessible to mid-to-large volume specialty roasters. the farm also collaborates with roasters on research plots, including documented work with zingerman's coffee on climate adaptation.