After learning how to cultivate coffee in the town of San Antonio, Neyid Pillimue moved away to Alto Palmar to buy his own land and start his farm. Thus, Finca El Carmen was born. He has been living there for over a decade with his four children and four grandchildren. His son, Neyid Jr. is currently being trained to improve his understanding of coffee quality. There is now a cupping lab at Finca El Carmen, and Neyid Jr. is even assisting other young farmers in the area with coffee quality. Additionally, Neyid is passionate about expanding the varietals in his farm, now growing Caturra, Colombia, Chiroso, and Gesha.

Neyid Pillimue adds sweetness and a fruity lift to the blend.

Inacio first arrived in Minas Gerais in 1976 with the dream of producing great coffee via sustainable and innovative practices. After acquiring his own farm in Cerrado Mineiro in 1984, Rio Brilhante has grown to become one of the largest farms in the region, as well as one of the largest in the country, spanning over 2,000 hectares. Since Inacio planted those first trees over 30 years ago, he has continued to strive for excellence within the specialty industry, mainly via his use of rigorous quality control methods.

Rio Brilhante's cup profile lends this blend a rounded and nutty profile with a rich body.