Firebird
CACAO NIBS. KUMQUAT. GRAPE.
In homage to our logo, Firebird was born. Originally created in the year of the Rooster back in 2017, we couldn’t wait until 2029 to bring it back. So here you are - a natural process coffee from the Yunnan region in China. With notes of kumquat and grape you’ll be sure to realise that the quality of Chinese coffee is increasing dramatically.
Technical Info
PRODUCER: Gui Ben Microlot
ORIGIN: Yunnan, China
VARIETY: Catimor (P3 / P4)
PROCESS: Natural
ALTITUDE: 1400-1630 masl
The Full Story
This coffee originates from a remote part of Yunnan, in an area traditionally famous for its exceptional tea. East of Pu’er City and close to the Laos border, the region is home to many ethnic minorities including Hani, Miao, Dai and others.
The production of this coffee is spearheaded by Mr Tian Cai, who is the Farm Operations Manager for our origin partners, Yunnan Coffee Traders (YCT), with family member Mr Tang managing the farm on a day to day basis. They belong to a small group of farmer families in the Gui Ben region of Yunnan province. Cherries are grown by these farms as well as purchased directly from nearby smallholder farmers.