YUNNAN | K72

A delicate and comforting cup with the gentle floral character of chamomile, subtle herbal notes of thyme, and a warm brown sugar sweetness. Smooth and balanced with a soft, lingering finish.

Tasting Notes: 

Chamomile, Thyme, Brown Sugar

Characteristics:

Origin: Yunnan

Region: Menglian

Process: K72 Washed

Variety: Catimor (P3/P4)

Elevation: 1600m

More about this coffee:

This specific K72 lot mimics the Washed method that is widely used in Kenya, undergoing traditional washed processing with a total of 72 hours of submerged fermentation(the fermentation happened in stages, the goal is to bring the pH below 5). The Catimor selected for this customized lot is grown at a high altitude (1,600m, whereas the average growing altitude for Yunnan is 1,100m–1,400m). This customization was designed to bring out bright acidity and long-lasting sweetness in a remarkably clean cup.

Fermentation Stages:

1. First 24-Hour Fermentation: The mucilage-coated beans undergo an initial 24-hour submerged fermentation period to break down sugars.

2. First Wash and Water Change: Farmers rinse the beans using clean spring water to clear away loosened residue.

3. Cyclic Repetition: The beans go back into tanks with clean water for another 24-hour fermentation, followed by another wash. This cycle repeats three full times to hit the 72-hour mark