Introduction to the Variety characteristics and Origin Story of Yunnan Iron pickup Coffee Bean

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Yunnan "iron pickup" is an Arabica species. It grows in high mountains above 1500 meters above sea level and is mainly distributed in Baoshan City, Yunnan Province.

But compared with Arabica species from other parts of the world

The difference is:

The "iron pickup" coffee beans are round and small.

Although appearance is not a decisive factor in coffee quality, the general view is that round beans are a rare variety of coffee, accounting for only about 1% of the world's total coffee production, so people are willing to pay a higher price for it.

Typica cultivated variety

Java

Java, which has long fruits and bronzed young leaves, is believed to be a descendant of coffee introduced to Java from Yemen. The variety was first brought from Java to neighboring islands (Timor) and then to East Africa (Cameroon) and was planted in 1980. Introduced to Central America by CIRAD (International Center for Agricultural Research and Development). In Cameroon, this variety is known for its moderate yield and good resistance to coffee berry disease.

Maragogype

A mutant of Typica was first discovered in Brazil in 1870. The fruit is large, long and a little twisted, and the plant has long internodes and large leaves. The output is relatively low.

Kent

It is believed to be a tall Typica variety that appeared in the Kent/ Kent region of India. This variety has been widely cultivated in India since 1930. One of the varieties is called K7, which is more common in Kenya and is the best rust-resistant coffee bean variety.