Simao coffee beans in Yunnan coffee producing area of China have moderate acidity and taste characteristics.

Flavor and taste characteristics: moderate acidity, uniform taste.

Simao in Yunnan Province, China, located in the upper reaches of the Lancang River, is famous for its steep terrain and is one of the famous producing areas of Pu'er tea in China. At the same time, it is also the largest area of coffee planting in China. Its planting area is about 150000 mu and the output of coffee can reach 22500 tons. The coffee produced in Simao is of high quality and can be sold at a good price even when coffee slumps in the international market. It is said that the Chinese coffee called "Yunnan" is very similar to the coffee made in India and Indonesia in appearance and taste, so many coffee lovers think that Yunnan coffee has a "mysterious and special oriental flavor".

Simao area of Yunnan Province is between 1000 and 2000 meters above sea level, with mountains and slopes as the main terrain, fertile soil, sufficient sunshine, rich rainfall and large temperature difference between day and night, which is not only the paradise for Arabica planting, but also the key to the production of high-quality Arabica coffee beans. Simao area spans subtropical and tropical climatic zones, the climate is relatively hot and dry, with many dry and hot valleys and barren mountains, which is very suitable for coffee growth.

Due to the unique geographical environment and climatic conditions, Yunnan Simao coffee has formed a unique flavor of strong but not bitter, fragrant but not strong, with a little fruit flavor. The quality of coffee depends on many factors, such as growing environment, climate, cultivation and management techniques and so on. Its best growing environment is low latitude, high altitude, sufficient rainfall and suitable sunshine, but other areas in this zone, such as Hawaii and Saudi Arabia, low altitude or little rain in the desert, are not conducive to coffee growth. Only Simao in Yunnan Province, which is in this zone, happens to have all kinds of suitable conditions, so it creates the mellow taste of Simao coffee.

Yunnan Simao coffee is excellent in quality and mellow, and its aroma overflows when it is brewed. It enjoys a high reputation in domestic and foreign markets, and has been rated as a first-class product in the international market in London.

Source: Dangdang