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Who Makes The
BEST COFFEE

This is an editorial research profile, not a first-person interview or independently conducted farm visit. Check the research sources below for supporting evidence.

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Farmer profile
🇧🇷Brazil

Luis Norberto Pascoal

Luis Norberto Pascoal is a prominent Brazilian businessman, philanthropist, and the founder and president of Daterra Coffee. He is recognized for his pioneering approach to sustainable agriculture and his commitment to integrating high-quality coffee production with environmental stewardship.

Farm: Daterra →

History

In the 1980s, Pascoal purchased the Boa Vista farm, which became the foundation for Daterra. He spent decades focusing on research, development, and sustainable farming practices, often facing initial market resistance before establishing the estate as a global leader in specialty coffee.

Published coffees linked to Luis Norberto Pascoal

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Research sources & verification

These source links were recorded for this producer profile. They provide a way to check the documented claims; the links do not independently establish each person's identity, current farm relationship or coffee lot.

Research last reviewed: 2026-09-28

  1. Source 1: georgehowellcoffee.com
  2. Source 2: daterracoffee.com.br
  3. Source 3: instagram.com
  4. Source 4: library.sweetmarias.com
  5. Source 5: methodroastery.com
  6. Source 6: mareterracoffee.com
  7. Source 7: northern-tea.com