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Category: Coffee

Producer Mr Li
Farm/Mill Kaku
Cultivar

Catimor (P3,P4)
Process Washed
Location Paliang, Yunnan
Altitude 1600 masl
Harvest

2024

 

Expect notes of Green Apple, Lime and Caramel

Carbon negative coffee



Located in Paliang, Menglian County's main coffee-growing region, Kaku is a family-operated farm and washing station managed by Mr Li. It processes coffee from nearby smallholder villages and its own land. The farm also cultivates camphor, Tianzhugui (used in traditional medicine), and Huanghuali trees for shade which leads to slower ripening.

With over 20 years of experience, the Li family has primarily sold commercial-grade coffee to large companies. However, their dedication to quality and the farm's high elevation result in exceptional washed coffee lots. The family's positive impact extends beyond coffee, as they support local villagers with education and healthcare, earning respect in this remote community.

Customer Reviews (4.4 / 5 · 5 reviews)

Thomas O. ★★★★★

Brewed this washed Catimor as a pour-over and the green apple tartness hit right up front, then settled into a clean, limey finish. The altitude really shows in how crisp and bright the cup stays even as it cools. Solid daily driver for anyone who likes their coffee with some bite.

Leo ★★★★★

Honestly wasn’t expecting a washed Catimor to be this bright, but the green apple crispness hits right after brewing and stays clean as it cools. At 1600 masl, this feels like a proper Yunnan coffee that doesn’t need sugar. My new everyday bag.

Ava U. ★★★★☆

The lime note really comes through in the finish, bright and clean, just as described. It brews up a crisp cup that’s perfect for a morning pour-over, though I wish the green apple was a bit more present. Solid everyday bean from Yunnan at this altitude.

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