Indigenous Amazonian Produces Perfect Coffee, Receives Top Score, and Sets Record for Sensory Quality

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Published on 10/10/2025 at 12:56

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Cultivated in the Indigenous Land Sete de Setembro, in Rondônia, the coffee from the Suruí family received the highest score in a professional evaluation, becoming the first canephora in history to achieve sensory perfection and reinforcing Indigenous protagonism in national production

A coffee cultivated in the Indigenous Land Sete de Setembro, in Rondônia, achieved an unprecedented feat: it received a score of 100 on the sensory quality scale, becoming the highest-rated coffee in the history of the Tribos project by 3 Corações.

The achievement is even more curious because the producer, Rafael Mopimop Suruí, is not in the habit of tasting pure coffee — he usually sweetens the drink with sugar.

A Historic Achievement for Canephora Coffee

The lot produced by the Paiter Suruí family impressed experienced evaluators, including Sílvio Leite, one of the world’s greatest references in professional coffee tasting.

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Production with Technique and Tradition

Rafael Suruí attributes the success to a careful drying process, essential to preserve flavors in a region as humid as the Amazon.

He notes that the result surprised him: “It’s a surprise. I don’t understand much about coffee, I am used to drinking coffee with sugar. Without sugar, I have to learn,” he said.

The production is part of the Tribos project, developed since 2019 by 3 Corações in partnership with 169 Indigenous families from the Brazilian Amazon.

The program provides technical and logistical assistance, in addition to paying above market prices, encouraging sustainable cultivation and the economic autonomy of Indigenous peoples.

Rafael emphasizes that international recognition values Indigenous work and helps strengthen the cultural ties of new generations.

“This recognition makes many young people decide to stay in the community instead of leaving for the city,” he stated.

Launch and Limited Edition

The award-winning coffee is coming to market in a collector’s edition. Each unit contains 150 grams of beans packaged in a crystal container and accompanied by an exclusive grinder, allowing the consumer to prepare the coffee on the spot.

The price is R$ 599 per unit, reflecting the limited production — only 333 units were produced, all from the small plantation of the Suruí family.

The units are available on the e-commerce site of 3 Corações and are expected to sell out quickly.

Celebration with Chefs and Celebrities

The official launch took place this Wednesday (8), during a special lunch at the restaurant Dalva e Dito, by chef Alex Atala, in São Paulo.

The event brought together representatives from 3 Corações, press guests, and personalities such as DJ Alok and his wife, Romana Novais.

Rafael, his wife, and his son represented the Paiter Suruí at the celebration. After lunch, the historic coffee was served paired with a dessert prepared by Atala, which combined jackfruit, bacuri, coconut, and whipped cream — a combination designed to enhance the tropical and floral notes of the drink.

A New Chapter for Indigenous Coffee

The case of Rafael Mopimop Suruí is seen as a milestone for Brazilian coffee and, especially, for Indigenous cultivation in the Amazon.

The Tribos project, which reinvests all profits from the line back into its producing communities, shows that it is possible to unite cultural tradition, sustainable management, and sensory excellence.

The bean rated as “perfect” not only elevated the name of the Suruí family but also opened space for other Indigenous communities to recognize the value of their own lands, knowledge, and flavors — now celebrated in cups around the world.

With information from Folha de São Paulo.

Indigenous Amazonian Produces Perfect Coffee, Receives Top Score, and Sets Record for Sensory Quality

Cultivated in the Indigenous Land Sete de Setembro, in Rondônia, the coffee from the Suruí family received the highest score in a professional evaluation, becoming the first canephora in history to achieve sensory perfection and reinforcing Indigenous protagonism in national production

A Historic Achievement for Canephora Coffee

Production with Technique and Tradition

Launch and Limited Edition

Celebration with Chefs and Celebrities

A New Chapter for Indigenous Coffee

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Indigenous Amazonian Produces Perfect Coffee, Receives Top Score, and Sets Record for Sensory Quality

Cultivated in the Indigenous Land Sete de Setembro, in Rondônia, the coffee from the Suruí family received the highest score in a professional evaluation, becoming the first canephora in history to achieve sensory perfection and reinforcing Indigenous protagonism in national production

A Historic Achievement for Canephora Coffee

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Launch and Limited Edition

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