Kaku - China

 

FARMER: Mr Li
WASHING STATION: Kaku
REGION: Menglian Dai, Lahu and Va Autonomous County, Yunnan
PROCESS: Washed 
VARIETIES: Catimor (P3/P4)
ALTITUDE: 1600 MASL
HARVEST: December to March
NOTES: Green apple, caramel, milk chocolate

Happy Chinese New Year to our filter subscribers! Celebrate The Year of the Snake with this subscription exclusive, a clean and sweet washed lot from Mr Li. We're tasting crisp green apple, rich caramel and smooth milk chocolate. It also marks another year working with Indochina, the best partners out there when it comes to asian coffees. 

FROM OUR IMPORTERS - INDOCHINA

Kaku is located in Paliang, the largest coffee producing area in Menglian County, Yunnan.  The family run farm and washing station is led by Mr Li, processing coffee grown by surrounding villages of smallholders as well as their own land. Alongside coffee, the farm grows a variety of trees such as camphor tree (used as an essential oil), Tianzhugui (used in traditional Chinese medicine), with Huanghuali (a type of rosewood) grown to provide shade.

Mr Li and his family have been growing and processing commercial grade coffee for over 20 years, typically selling to Nestle, Starbucks and Taiwan. His commitment to quality combined with higher than average elevation means it is producing some excellent washed lots. The family are very well respected in the local community, helping many villagers with education and healthcare, which is highly valued in this remote area.

To get the best from your coffee please take a look at our brew guides HERE

ALL PACKAGING IS CARBON NEUTRAL AND WIDELY RECYCLABLE

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