Yunnan Coffee
Latest articles, industry insights and brewing guides
Yunnan Arabica Cupping Test: What the Scores Mean
A straightforward cupping evaluation of Yunnan Arabica using 16g and 24g doses in 8oz cups, scored across seven key attributes.
First Mangshi Coffee Culture Festival Showcases Yunnan Specialty Coffee
Explore the first Mangshi Coffee Culture Festival in Yunnan, highlighting the region’s 12,000-acre coffee industry and Asia’s largest instant coffee plant.
Building a Tropical Plant Haven in Yunnan Coffee Farms
Discover how Pu'er aims to become China’s hub for tropical and subtropical rare plants by integrating them into eco-friendly coffee plantations.
What Is Yunnan Small-Grain Coffee? High-Altitude AA Beans
Yunnan small-grain coffee grows at 1,200–1,500m altitude, producing compact Typica beans. These high-altitude beans are known for their uniform shape and quality.
Kunming’s Yunnan Small Coffee Bean Specialty Store
Discover how Kunming Tianci serves as a hub for Yunnan-grown small coffee beans, connecting growers, roasters, and consumers in China’s coffee heartland.
How Yunnan Coffee Expands Its Global Sales Channels
Explore four key distribution strategies—custom orders, online sales, trade shows, and agritourism—that are helping Yunnan coffee reach global buyers.
The Rise and Challenges of Yunnan Arabica Coffee
Learn how Yunnan Arabica evolved from low-quality beans to sought-after specialty coffee, and what makes it unique today.
How Yunnan’s Coffee Plantations Grew Threefold in Four Years
From 39,000 hectares in 2008 to 130,000 hectares by 2012, Yunnan’s coffee cultivation area expanded rapidly. Here's how—and why that growth matters.
Yunnan to Build China’s Largest Coffee Trading Hub
China’s biggest coffee trading center will launch in Pu’er, aiming to become a key Asia hub within 3–5 years, stabilizing prices and boosting local industry control.
How to Control Coffee Pests in Yunnan Arabica Farms
Learn how to manage key pests like coffee borer beetles and scale insects in Yunnan Arabica coffee, with proven chemical and manual control methods.
What Is Yunnan Small Coffee Bean and Its Price?
Yunnan small coffee beans, mainly Arabica, come from China’s Yunnan province. They offer balanced flavor, similar to Colombian coffee, and cost around market rates for specialty Arabica.
Two Rival Coffee Exchanges Planned for Yunnan
Two separate groups aim to build a Yunnan coffee trading hub, but industry experts warn multiple centers could hurt the small local market.
Yunnan Launches Specialty Coffee Society to Boost Industry
The Specialty Coffee Society of Yunnan (SCSY) launches April 28 in Kunming to advance premium coffee development, education, and industry standards.
How Price Protection Contracts Help Yunnan Coffee Farmers
Learn why some Yunnan coffee farmers earn more despite market drops, and how price protection contracts stabilize incomes.
How Yunnan’s Coffee Industry Is Reinventing Itself
Yunnan’s coffee output and export value have grown steadily, but price drops and global competition challenge the industry. Here's how it's adapting.
Why Kunming Is the Best Location for Yunnan’s Coffee Spot Exchange
Industry consensus favors Kunming over Pu’er for Yunnan’s official coffee spot trading center due to market infrastructure and scalability.
Two Rival Coffee Hubs Launch in Yunnan Within Days
Two coffee trading centers opened in Yunnan within days—both aiming to boost local pricing power, but sparking industry debate over location and control.
Yunnan Promotes Tea and Coffee in Paris
Yunnan showcased its premium tea and coffee at a Paris event, highlighting unique flavors and cultural ties to France.
Yunnan to Open Coffee Spot Market Next Month
Yunnan’s planned coffee spot exchange could launch by late August, offering price stability and cash advances to help farmers manage market volatility.
Global Coffee Origins: Zimbabwe to Yunnan
Explore lesser-known coffee origins from Zimbabwe to China’s Yunnan, including India’s monsooned beans and Indonesia’s Kopi Luwak.