Dongka, Yunnan CHINA Coffee 250g | 1kg

Discover a sweet, balanced coffee from Menglian in China’s Yunnan province. Expect gentle Apricot, comforting Nuts notes and hints of Date, with a Black Tea character and a lingering Honey -sweet finish.

With a cupping score of 84, this washed Catimor is a lovely choice for drinkers who enjoy mellow fruit flavours and rounded sweetness. Explore its delicate tea-like notes as a pour-over, or enjoy a smooth, balanced espresso.

China has recently established itself in the Specialty Coffee world. While coffee has been grown in China since the late 1800s through the influence of French missionaries, large-scale production didn't take off until the 1980s. Through investments from the Chinese Government, the United Nations, and a leading coffee-roasting company, the country has rapidly improved. By 2016, China was ranked as one of the top 20 coffee producers worldwide.

Coffee production takes place in western Yunnan province, Pu’er, Baoshan, Dehong, and Menglian. Most of the coffee produced in China is washed; however, natural and honey processes can also be found.

From the mountains of Yunnan

Our coffee comes from the most consistent specialty-grade washed coffees in the Menglian region of Yunnan. This is due largely to Mrs Na, who owns and operates the washing station. She purchases cherries from local farms on the mountain, creating a foundation of consistency year after year. 

It sits at an altitude of 1100 miles, just around the Banka Village in Menglian, Yunnan. The coffee cherries are picked before undergoing the washed process. They are dried on a raised bed and in a mechanical dryer until the moisture level reaches the desired level. The coffee then goes through “reposo” for 2 months to stabilise and normalise the moisture level. 

In the Menglian region, the Dongka coffee is picked by the Akha, Dai and Lahu tribes. The farm and washing station owners are members of the Han people.

Dongka offers an approachable introduction to Yunnan coffee, combining gentle fruit, familiar nutty flavours and a finish that invites another sip.

Tasting Notes: 

Sweet Apricot - Nuts - Honey - Date - Black Tea

Characteristics:

• Origin: Menglian, Yunnan, China
• Variety: Catimor
• Process: Washed
• Tasting notes: Sweet apricot, nuts, honey, date and black tea
• Cupping score: 84
• Available options: 250g whole beans, 1kg, and 250g ground for pour-over or espresso
• Recommended brew methods: Pour-over or espresso

Cupping Score 84