Thainá Afonso de Carvalho
Thainá is a coffee producer from Brazil. Her journey in coffee began more than 25 years ago, on her family coffee farm in the Cerrado Mineiro region of Minas Gerais. Thainá grew up witnessing my parents’ dedication and hard work but didn’t consider working on the family farm for a long time. In 2023, she decided to continue her family’s legacy and starting managing operations, and developing new projects. Thainá considers returning to the family farm her best choice, as she has been able to implementing actions to improve coffee quality and build connections that create new opportunities. Every day, she learns that producing sustainable coffee requires balancing tradition and innovation. Thainá also operates a specialty coffee roastery call Cafe Rubi.
2:00pm - 2:45pm
Saturday 22nd March 2025 Day 3
Straight to the Source: 1-on-1 With Coffee Farmers
We consume coffee every day, but have you ever met the producer behind the beans? Join this international panel of producers for an exclusive chat on the realities behind coffee production, challenges facing this livelihood, and how we can support the profession for the longevity of your favourite cup.
