Yunnan Coffee
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Starbucks Partners with Yunnan Coffee Company
In 2012, Starbucks and Yunnan's Ainil Group formed a joint venture to boost high-quality coffee production and develop the local industry.
International Giants Race to Buy Yunnan Coffee Beans
Yunnan’s local coffee industry raises prices, offering 1008 yuan more per ton than global firms like Nestlé to secure premium beans.
21 Wild Asian Elephants Enter Yunnan Coffee Farm
A herd of 21 wild Asian elephants entered a 6,000-acre coffee estate in Yunnan, damaging crops and raising safety concerns among local farmers.
Why Yunnan Is Ideal for Specialty Coffee Production
Explore how Yunnan’s climate, policy, and low costs make it China’s top region for growing high-quality Arabica coffee with global potential.
How Yunnan Arabica Is Powering Kangenbei’s Coffee Farming Pivot
Pharmaceutical firm Kangenbei has built a 10,000-acre highland coffee estate in Yunnan, aiming to grow premium beans for China’s specialty market.
Starbucks Invests in Yunnan Coffee Farming and Research
Starbucks is building its first global coffee farm and research center in Yunnan, partnering with local government and scientists to boost high-quality production.
Nestlé Scholarships Support Coffee Farming Families in Yunnan
Nestlé awards scholarships to 31 students from coffee-farming households in Yunnan, aiding education and recognising farming community contributions.
Yunnan Launches Coffee Trading Hub in Pu'er
A new coffee trading center in Pu'er, Yunnan, aims to boost local prices, set standards, and establish China’s coffee on the global stage.
What Climate Does Yunnan Arabica Coffee Really Need?
Yunnan Arabica coffee grows best between 18–20°C, at 1,000m elevation, with 1,250mm+ annual rain and filtered sunlight. Here’s the full breakdown.
Yunnan Ruili Coffee Germplasm Collection Explained
Discover how China’s largest coffee gene bank in Ruili preserves 275 coffee varieties and advances disease-resistant breeding.
A Japanese Coffee Farm in Yunnan’s Baoshan Region
Explore how a Japanese family cultivates organic Yunnan coffee in Baoshan, blending global techniques with local traditions.
How Yunnan Became China’s Specialty Coffee Heartland
Learn how Yunnan transformed from zero to 98% of China’s coffee production, thanks to patient development, fair pricing, and global demand.
Stumbling Into Yunnan’s Lujiang Coffee Plantations
We accidentally entered Lujiang’s coffee forests and learned how unique geography creates some of the world’s most aromatic small-bean arabica.
Discovering Yunnan’s Lujiang Arabica Coffee Fields
Hidden in Yunnan’s Lujiang Basin, this lesser-known coffee-growing region produces some of China’s most fragrant small-bean Arabica. We visited the fields and talked drying, roasting, and terroir.
Discovering Yunnan’s Lujiang Small Coffee Beans
We stumbled upon Lujiang’s famed small coffee beans in China’s Yunnan province—renowned for their rich aroma. Learn why they're called 'spice in coffee' and how they’re processed.
Yunnan Coffee Farm Develops Hardy K7 Variety
Explore how Yunnan’s Hougu coffee farm bred a resilient K7 cultivar with high yields and cold resistance through selective field trials.
Yunnan’s K7 Coffee: Breeding for Cold Resistance
Learn how Yunnan researchers developed a high-altitude K7 coffee variety with drought tolerance, cold resistance, and pest resilience for sustainable farming.
Yunnan Arabica Soil Management Techniques
Learn how to manage soil for Yunnan Arabica coffee, including mulching, weeding, and deep tillage to boost root health and yields.
Exploring Yunnan’s Unique Coffee Landscape in Pu’er
Discover the dramatic mountain roads, rural villages, and rich coffee heritage that define Yunnan’s unique coffee-growing region in Pu’er.
The Unique Coffee Landscapes of Pu'er, Yunnan
Discover the stunning highland coffee farms of Pu'er, Yunnan—where rugged terrain meets world-class smallholder arabica cultivation.