What Kind of Coffee Varieties Grow in Yunnan?

Published: Nov 07, 2026 Author: World Gafei Last Updated: Nov/07/2026 127 views

Most Yunnan coffee is Catimor for yield and disease resistance, but Typica and Bourbon still grow in small pockets, especially in Baoshan.

When coffee lovers hear "Yunnan coffee," many wonder: is it really Arabica? And if so, which variety? The term "small-bean coffee" is often used to distinguish Yunnan-grown Arabica from the larger Robusta beans cultivated in Hainan. But beyond that, the answer isn’t simple—because while most of Yunnan’s coffee is high-yield, disease-resistant Catimor, a few farms still grow the classic Typica and Bourbon varieties, especially in Baoshan.

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