GUSTAVO RIBEIRO
Origin - Cerrado Mineiro, Brazil
MILK CHOCOLATE, HAZELNUT, and GOOSEBERRY - Natural
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Social Impact
As a social enterprise, our primary mission is to help reduce homelessness in the UK through training and employment within speciality coffee.
65% of the profits we generate are reinvested into our barista training programme.
Whether that's assisting our head roaster at our roastery or working in one of our cafes as a barista, we're committed to supporting our trainees from training to employment.
Sustainability
We've made a commitment to plant a tree for every 1kg bag of coffee that we sell, through our partnership with the Eden Reforestation Project.
Whether you are a wholesale customer or simply buying a bag online, you can now enjoy your coffee knowing not only is it responsibly sourced, it is also helping the planet.
Sourcing Quality Coffee
We ensure the coffees we serve are as fresh and seasonal as possible to showcase the wonderful diversity of flavours and aromas found in different coffees around the world.
We also have a strong focus on quality. Higher quality means a better price for the farmer, so it is very important that we continue to work with the producers that consistently supply us with high scoring coffees. This helps them secure a higher price which is often 4 - 5 times higher than the Fairtrade minimum.
GUSTAVO RIBEIRO
Country
Brazil
Region
Cerrado Mineiro
Producer
GUSTAVO RIBEIRO
Variety
Paraiso
Process
Natural
Coffee With Impact
Here at Old Spike, we aren't your average coffee company.
As a proud social enterprise, we've been dedicated to having a positive impact on the world through specialty coffee. When you choose Old Spike, you're not just getting an exceptional cup of coffee. 65% of our profits are re-invested into our barista training and employment programme, providing valuable opportunities for individuals experiencing homelessness to reintegrate back into the workforce.
To date, we have supported over 250 people back into employment with the support of our customers. Wether you are buying a bag of coffee online or you are one of our amazing wholesale partners - you are doing your part to help people that need it most.
From Farm to Cup: Gustavo Ribeiro’s Exceptional Coffee
Gustavo Ribeiro grew up surrounded by coffee, following in the footsteps of his father, Lázaro, a dedicated coffee farmer. Since graduating with a degree in Agronomy in 2011, Gustavo has been deeply involved in his family's farms, bringing innovation and sustainability to their craft. For the past six years, we’ve been fortunate to work with Gustavo and his father, whose passion for speciality coffee is evident in every lot they produce.
Their approach to quality focuses on meticulous post-harvest processes while preserving the unique characteristics of each variety. Their farm, Congonhas, showcases their forward-thinking methods—despite facing both frost and drought in the same year. Gustavo is committed to regenerative agriculture, runs a nursery in partnership with a research institute to explore new coffee varieties, and experiments with micro-lots, including trials with native trees for shade-grown coffee. After years of tasting their harvests, we can confidently say that anything from their farm is exceptional.
About This Lot
This particular lot features the Paraíso variety, naturally processed and carefully dried on patios. Initially, the beans were spread in medium-sized rows and turned daily until they reached half-dryness. By the 11th day, when the moisture content hit 16%, they were arranged into higher rows for a slower, more controlled drying phase. Once the moisture level stabilised at 11.5%, the beans were stored in a wooden barn to ensure uniform drying before processing.
The result? A beautifully complex and balanced coffee that reflects Gustavo’s dedication and expertise. A testament to the art of speciality coffee.