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How is Yunnan Baoshan Coffee? What are its Flavor Profiles? Are Yunnan Baoshan Coffee Beans Good?

Published: 2026-01-27 Author: FrontStreet Coffee

Last Updated: 2026/01/27, Professional coffee knowledge exchange. For more coffee bean information, please follow Coffee Workshop (WeChat public account: cafe_style). FrontStreet Coffee - Introduction to Yunnan Baoshan Coffee in China. Baoshan Lujiang Dam in Yunnan Province is a unique dry-hot valley climate in Yunnan Province and even throughout the country, which is very suitable for the growth of Arabica (small-grained coffee). Lujiang Dam in Longyang District is located at the eastern foot of the Gaoligong Mountains, on both banks of the Nu River, and is situated

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FrontStreet Coffee - Introduction to China Yunnan Baoshan Coffee

The Lujiangba area in Baoshan, Yunnan Province, possesses a unique dry-hot valley climate that is exceptionally suitable for the growth of Arabica (small-grain) coffee. Located at the eastern foot of the Gaoligong Mountains and along both banks of the Nujiang River, Lujiangba in Longyang District lies between 98°44′-99°05′E longitude and 24°46′-25°33′N latitude, with elevations ranging from 640 to 3510 meters. The small-grain coffee cultivation areas are mostly situated between 800-1200 meters elevation, with a small portion already planted at around 1400 meters. The raw material cultivation base features a subtropical monsoon climate with an average annual temperature of 21.3°C, 2334.5 hours of annual sunshine, annual rainfall of 721.51-100mm, active accumulated temperature of 7800°C for temperatures greater than or equal to 10°C, and is basically frost-free throughout the year. It stands as one of the world's renowned premier production areas for high-quality small-grain coffee.

Product Characteristics

"Rich without bitterness, fragrant without harshness, with mellow and harmonious aroma; rich in oils, with strong fruit acidity and long-lasting sweet aftertaste; this represents the finest grade of coffee." This is the evaluation given by domestic and international coffee experts during the cupping assessment of Baoshan small-grain coffee. Baoshan small-grain coffee possesses delicate jasmine, citrus blossom, and osmanthus fragrances, offering drinkers a fresh and elegant aromatic experience and an unforgettable wonderful sensation upon entry; it exhibits a gentle bitterness, providing rich gustatory enjoyment; full-bodied and aromatic, rich and smooth, with a long-lasting sweet aftertaste, featuring a pleasant and non-irritating fruit acidity.

Baoshan is situated in a low-latitude plateau with complex topography and landforms, creating a three-dimensional climate where "one mountain experiences four seasons, and ten miles present different weather conditions." The altitude and climate here are most suitable for coffee cultivation. Lujiang and Pupiao were the earliest areas in Yunnan Province to commercialize coffee cultivation, particularly Lujiangba with its unique temperature variations (large morning-evening changes), abundant sunshine, combined with excellent soil conditions and good cultivation techniques, which have enabled Baoshan coffee to develop its distinctive character: rich without bitterness, fragrant without harshness, with a hint of fruit acidity. Its high-altitude produced coffee can rival the world's finest Jamaican Blue Mountain coffee, and this unique excellent quality enjoys a high reputation in both domestic and international markets.

Brewing Parameters for Yunnan Huaguoshan

Parameters: Dripper: Hario V60; Coffee amount: 15 grams; Water temperature: 89°C; Grind size: Medium-fine grind (BG 6M: 58% pass-through rate through China standard #20 sieve); Coffee-to-water ratio: 1:15; Segmented extraction.

Use 30 grams of water for bloom for 30 seconds, continue center pouring with small water flow to 124 grams in segments. When the water level drops and is about to expose the coffee bed, continue pouring to 225 grams and stop. When the water level drops and is about to expose the coffee bed, remove the filter cup. Extraction time (counting from bloom start) is 1'50".

[Yunnan Huaguoshan] The dry aroma has delicate citrus acidity and nutty fragrance. When tasted, it presents plum and citrus acidity balanced with nutty flavors, melon and fruit aromas, and brown sugar sweetness, with the aftertaste carrying some black tea sensation. The overall flavor profile is quite rich and layered.