How High are the Altitudes of Yunnan Coffee Growing Regions? An Introduction to Baoshan's Characteristics for Yunnan Arabica Coffee

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Introduction to Yunnan Huaguoshan Coffee Region Flavor

Yunnan coffee production accounts for 1% of global coffee production. Yunnan small-grain coffee was introduced by missionaries a hundred years ago. Currently, 71 countries worldwide produce coffee, of which 5% have relatively good quality. Yunnan Baoshan small-grain coffee is grown at altitudes between 1000-1500 meters, with excellent climate conditions, belonging to one of the world's best 5% quality coffees. The largest coffee-consuming Western countries do not produce coffee. Both Starbucks and Nestlé source coffee from Yunnan, using regular-grade coffee beans. Yunnan coffee quality belongs to one of the world's best coffee varieties.

Baoshan coffee generally refers to coffee produced in Baoshan City, but mainly concentrated in the Nujiang River valley area of Lujiangba in Longyang District, distributed along the south bank of the Nujiang River, extending north to Liuku Town in Nujiang Prefecture. This area is located between 98°25′～100°02′ east longitude and 24°08′～25°51′ north latitude, distributed along the south bank of the Nujiang River, backed by the Gaoligong Mountains. The climate features both subtropical monsoon climate and dry-hot valley climate, with significant topographic variations ranging from 400-meter basins to 3000-meter mountainous areas, creating a distinctive vertical climate pattern. Dry and wet seasons are quite distinct, with rainy summers and dry winters. As of 2015, Baoshan coffee covered 180,000 mu with an output of 28,000 tons.

Coffee Details

Region: Baoshan production area, Yunnan, China

Altitude: 1200 meters

Processing Method: Washed processing

Variety: Typica

Roast Level: Light to medium roast

Brewing Parameters

Equipment: 350ML Clever Dripper (1-2 servings)

Parameters: 15g coffee grounds/1:15 ratio/BG-5R filter/90°C water temperature

Method: Pour water directly to 228g, start timing for 4 minutes; when time is up, coffee begins to drip; total dripping time is 4'54".

Flavor Profile

The overall taste is quite full-bodied and balanced, with herbal plant flavors, nuts, cream, cocoa, orange, smoky notes, brown sugar, and American ginseng flavors, also with a faint black tea sensation.