Yunnan Coffee
Latest articles, industry insights and brewing guides
Yunnan Is Now Starbucks' Sole China Coffee Bean Source
Starbucks sources all its China-grown coffee beans exclusively from Yunnan through a joint venture with local group Aini. This makes Yunnan its only bean region in mainland China.
Pu'er Coffee in Yunnan: China’s Hidden Gem
Pu'er, Yunnan produces 58% of China’s coffee, with cup scores topping 88. Learn why this region aims to be China’s coffee capital.
Nestlé’s Instant Coffee Made with Premium Yunnan Arabica
Nestlé produces instant coffee using selected high-grade Yunnan small-bean Arabica, grown in China’s Yunnan Province. These beans are part of the region’s premium coffee offering.
Yunnan Coffee Roasted on the Beibei One Roaster
A 2007 home-built roaster, still in use today, roasts Yunnan beans. See how enthusiasts have kept a simple machine alive for over a decade.
Yunnan Coffee Bean Prices Drop 50% Amid Surplus
Yunnan coffee bean prices have fallen from 40 RMB/kg to 20 RMB/kg, with 20,000 tonnes unsold. Here’s why and what it means.
Roasted Yunnan Pu'er Coffee Beans Review
Yunnan Pu'er coffee beans may look uneven raw, but roast well and taste full-bodied. A solid choice for specialty coffee fans.
How Yunnan Coffee Echoed the Pu'er Tea Boom-and-Bust Cycle
In 2011, Yunnan coffee prices soared, then collapsed by 40%—followed by a halt in major buyer purchases. Here’s what went wrong.
How Yunnan Kopi Luwak Coffee Is Made
Learn how Yunnan produces Kopi Luwak, from feeding civets ripe beans to processing their feces into rare fermented coffee.
What Is Yunnan Catimor? AA Grade Coffee Bean Images
See close-up photos of AA-grade Yunnan Catimor green coffee beans, grown in Ning’er County. Small, uniform, and typical of Yunnan’s small-bean varieties.
Nestlé Invests $14M in Yunnan Coffee Hub
Nestlé is pouring 100 million RMB into a new coffee center in Pu’er, Yunnan, to train farmers, expand warehousing, and boost regional bean branding.
Why Yunnan Coffee Struggles With Low Prices and Quality
High-quality Yunnan coffee is often exported while poor beans shape its global reputation, creating a pricing dilemma.
What Are Yunnan Small-Grain Coffee Beans?
Yunnan small-grain coffee beans, mostly grown at 1200–1500m altitude, are known for their compact size and clean washed processing. Learn what makes them 'small.'
Yunnan Coffee Gets Traceable IDs Through Farm Registry
A leading Yunnan coffee company assigns unique traceability data to each farm, letting buyers scan QR codes to see origin, altitude, and variety.
Simao AA Coffee Beans from Yunnan, China
Discover Simao AA coffee beans from Yunnan, China, grown at high altitudes with a unique flavor profile and strong international market presence.
Yunnan Arabica Bourbon AA Green Coffee Beans
Discover the unique flavor profile of Yunnan’s small-berry Arabica Bourbon, grown at high altitudes with a bright, fruity, and mildly nutty taste.
What Is Yunnan Peaberry Coffee and Why Is It Special?
Peaberry coffee beans make up only about 5% of Yunnan Arabica. Learn why they’re rarer, more flavorful, and priced higher than normal flat beans.
World’s Best Coffee Origins: From Yunnan to Ethiopia
Discover the top global coffee-growing regions, including surprising top-tier spots like China’s Yunnan and Ethiopia’s highlands.
How to Grow Smallholder Arabica Coffee in Yunnan
Guide to planting Yunnan’s classic small Arabica coffee: site selection, varieties, shade, spacing, and key steps for healthy growth.
How Yunnan Small Coffee Is Harvested and Processed
Learn the essential steps for harvesting and processing Yunnan’s small coffee, from picking red fruit to washing, fermenting, drying, and grading.
How to Control Coffee Pests in Yunnan Smallholder Farms
Learn how to identify and manage two major coffee tree pests in Yunnan: coffee twig borer and leopard moth, with practical control steps.