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Conquista refers to one of Ipanema’s major farms/processing centres:
Fazenda Conquista.It is:
Part of the Ipanema Estate group
A highly efficient, modern processing hub
Known for producing natural and pulped‑natural lots
Often used for single‑origin releases due to its consistency and sweetness
Typical Conquista flavour profile:
Chocolate
Hazelnut
Dried fruit
Gentle sweetness
Low acidity
Smooth, rounded body
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One of the most-recognised coffee producing companies in Brazil, Ipanema estate Coffees have been producing high quality, award-wining beans since 1969. With over 5,500 hectares dedicated to coffee and around 14 million coffee trees in total, the Estate provides a range of specialty coffees to over 20 countries worldwide.
Location: South Minas Gerais, Brazil
Altitude: ~800–1,350 masl
Farms:Fazenda Capoeirinha
Fazenda Conquista
Fazenda Rio Verde (sometimes listed separately depending on source)
What makes Ipanema Estate notable:
One of the largest and most advanced specialty coffee estates in Brazil
Heavy investment in agronomy, processing technology, and sustainability
Large areas of protected forest and conservation land
Highly consistent lots due to scale + precision processing
Known for clean, sweet, low‑acidity Brazilian profile
Origin
Brazil
Region
Alfenas, Minas Gerais
Farm
Conquista, Ipanema Estate
Varietal
Acaia, Yellow Catuai, Yellow Topazio, Red Rubi and Mundo Novo
Process
Natural
Roast
Medium
Altitude
850-1050 masl
Aroma/ Flavour
Marshmallow, Grape and Dark Chocolate, Medium to heavy body and a balanced acidity.