PRODUCING SUSTAINABLE COFFEE FOR A BETTER WORLD!
AT MINAS ESPRESSO INC., WE DON’T SIMPLY WANT TO SELL YOU A BAG OF COFFEE BEANS. WE WANT TO SHOW YOU WHAT A REAL, AUTHENTIC CUP OF BRAZILIAN COFFEE TASTES LIKE, AND TO CHALLENGE YOUR PERSPECTIVE ON HOW THAT FIRST CUP OF COFFEE IN THE MORNING SHOULD TASTE.
SHOP BRAZILIAN COFFEE VARIETIES
A LITTLE PIECE OF BRAZIL TO YOUR FAMILY
Our Brazilian coffee company is based in Edwardsville IL. However, the company’s origins truly began in Minas Gerais which is the largest coffee-growing state in Brazil. Minas Gerais produces nearly 50% of Brazil’s overall coffee production, making Brazil the biggest producer of coffee in the world.
The roasts we produce and bring to the US are meant to be sipped and shared, whether it’s to help wake you up in the morning, to brighten your afternoon, or to savor the taste without ruining your good night’s sleep. We pride ourselves on being “Coffee Specialists” specifically for Arabica coffee beans while also nurturing our relationship with the very people who help produce our fresh roasts, as well as our fellow coffee drinkers.
Let us bring a little piece of Brazil to your family. Are you ready to taste some high-quality Brazilian coffee?
Bee Friendly Farming Certification
We have recently received Bee Friendly Farming Certification under the Pollinator Partnership! The Bee Friendly Farming program works with farmers to protect, promote, and preserve pollinator health while also ensuring a bright future for pollinators and sustainable agriculture. The work of bees and other pollinators is extremely important to the growth and quality of the coffee we sell to you! Cultivating a future for the bees is something we are so excited to be a part of.
Our Mission
To us, the best coffee doesn’t just come from the store; it comes from the heart and the relationships between us, our farmers, and our customers. We proudly dedicate our company to long-term fair trade, showing our commitment to provide sustainable coffee beans roasted by our family for your family.
OUR VALUES
We treat our Brazilian farmers, the environment, and our fellow coffee fans the same way that we want to be treated: with respect and love. While growing and nurturing our culture of togetherness, we are socially conscious of our farmers’ hard work, as well as the preservation of our lands. Positive relationships between us, our farmers, and our customers are an integral part of our coffee company.
FROM BRAZIL TO YOU
Farming is the heart behind our growing and roasting process at Minas Espresso Inc. We challenge ourselves to produce and provide you with a little piece of Minas Gerais Brazil from our family to your family in the form of our freshly roasted coffee beans.
LOCAL BUSINESSES
We love supporting our local coffee businesses in Edwardsville IL and the Greater St. Louis Area! By partnering with them as well as with our Brazilian coffee farmers and suppliers, we are able to provide you with the freshest, highest quality roasted coffee beans.
partnerships
- SIUE Center for Spirituality and Sustainability
- SIUE Student Honey Bee Association
- The Gardens at SIUE
- SIUE Climate and Sustainability Advisory Board
- First Responders
- The Green Earth Grocery
- Blue Ice Creamery
- Rubicon Creek Honey Farm
- African Vision of Hope
- Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
- The Pollinator Partnership
- The Coffee Box
- LightKeepers Coffee
- Moussalli’s Prime
- Federal Coffee Company
- SIUE Center for Spirituality and Sustainability
- SIUE Student Honey Bee Association
- The Gardens at SIUE
- SIUE Climate and Sustainability Advisory Board
- First Responders
- Rubicon Creek Honey Farm
- African Vision of Hope
- Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
- The Pollinator Partnership
- The Coffee Box
- LightKeepers Coffee
- Moussalli’s Prime
- The Green Earth Grocery
- Blue Ice Creamery
- Federal Coffee Company
CERTIFIED VENDOR UNDER THE ILLINOIS STATE BUSINESS ENTERPRISE PROGRAM FOR MINORITIES
We have been granted certification under the Business Enterprise Program for Minorities, listed under the State's Directory as a certified vendor, an achievement we are very proud of!
meet the team
Mauricio Silva is one of our Operations Directors. Silva started with Minas in 2019 but has been in the coffee industry for more than 30 years! He is an incredible asset to the company and works hard to see the business thrive and advance. Silva was raised on a farm in Minas Gerais, and later moved to the United States. In his free moments he spends time with family; his wife and two baby girls are the most important thing in his life. Silva also loves going back to his farm in Brazil to reconnect with his heritage and nature.
Bruno Nobre is one of our Operations Directors. Nobre has been with the company since the very beginning, starting the business in 2018 with his father-in-law, Norberto Torres. Nobre started out in the coffee industry very early in life working on his family coffee farm. Nobre’s family is extremely important to him and is the biggest support system he has. His wife, Priscila, has always been there to support his dreams. When he is able to, Nobre loves to explore the world and take time to travel with his family. Nobre’s lifelong passion for coffee has quickly turned into The American Dream, and he cannot wait to see how far Minas Espresso can go.
Noberto Torres is our Financial Analyst and a huge part of running Minas Espresso behind the scenes. Torres has been with the company since 2018, when it started. Torres lives and works at our coffee farm in Minas Gerais, Brazil. Torres is the backbone of Minas Espresso and works hard in all areas of his life.
Craig Cottingham is our Account Manager. Cottingham started with Minas in 2021 and has been doing wonderful things in his position! Cottingham has been in sales and retail for more than 30 years and is excelling at creating and maintaining positive customer relationships for Minas Espresso. He is so excited to be working as an extension of Minas Espresso and to represent our farmers in Brazil. Cottingham has strong values in his family, faith, and supporting our local community. He has continued to use these ethics in his career presence.
