Paula T. Santini is a certified Q-grader and holds a doctorate in biology. Together with her husband Fabrício, she runs Sítio Estrela - a small, family-run farm in Muzambinho, Sul de Minas region, Brazil. In addition to the two of them, Paula's grandmother Mary (93) and her son Fabio also work actively on the farm.

Paula's passion for coffee began in 2013 as part of her Master's degree in Plant Physiology. Her research focused on the canopy areas of coffee trees and was later deepened in her doctorate - with a focus on the behavior of plants in the face of various influences. Today, she uses this scientific basis to further develop the quality of the coffees on the Sítio Estrela in a targeted manner.

In addition to her work on the farm, Paula is also involved in training other producers. She gives free courses on topics such as cultivation, processing, roasting and preparation - with the aim of improving the quality of Brazilian coffee across the board.

The family attaches great importance to sustainable cultivation methods and respectful treatment of nature and people. Their goal: coffees with character, depth and origin - and the recognition they deserve for their precise work on the international market.