MEDIUM ROAST

10oz. whole bean coffee

LIMITED EDITION

China is a relative newcomer to the Specialty Coffee scene. Although some coffee has been produced in China since the late 1800’s (having been brought there by French missionaries), production at scale did not begin until the 1980’s. In a relatively short period of time — with the help of investment from the Chinese Government, the United Nations and a "large coffee-roasting company" — the country has made great strides. By 2016 China was counted among the top 20 global producers.

Guiben is a family-owned farm located in Yiwu Xishuangbanna. It was started by Tiancai, one of the leaders at Yunnan Coffee Traders, who started his career as a roaster before moving into farm management. As Tiancai's knowledge of Specialty Coffee has increased, so has his desire to do something unique with coffee. He works with the farm manager, Mr. Chen, to produce some amazing coffee.

Guiben produces eight tons of coffee per year. Local tribes are employed as pickers in the Xishuangbanna region. At Guiben, the Akha, Dai and Lahu tribes harvest the coffee cherry. Guiben’s honey processed coffee is first dry-pulped and then spread thinly across raised beds where it dries for 2 to 3 days. Next, the coffee is grouped into thicker layers and left to dry for another 25 days.

Flavor
Mild acidity and a medium body with notes of almond, orange and bittersweet chocolate.

Price Transparency
The raw green coffee was $13.46/lb - considerably higher than the average coffee I buy. I purchased 10lbs and after roasting the coffee lost 13.5% in weight from water loss.