Yunnan A Grade Catimor Green Coffee Beans, High-Altitude Washed Arabica 1kg

This lot represents a selection of reliable, high-quality green coffee from Yunnan. This Catimor (an Arabica variety) is grown at significant altitude and processed with care, resulting in a coffee that performs consistently well across various roast profiles.

• Varietal: Catimor (Arabica)
• Origin: Yunnan, China
• Process: Fully Washed
• Grade: A
• Altitude: 1500 – 1850 meters
• Moisture Content: 10.5%
• SCA Cupping Score: 80+ Points
• Packaging: 1kg Bag

Flavor Profile: Balanced & Versatile

The washed process and high-altitude origin create a clean, structured cup that is both flavorful and easy to work with.

• Aroma: Sweet and inviting, with hints of cocoa and ripe fruit.
• Flavor: A harmonious blend of bright berry notes, rich caramel sweetness, and a foundational milk chocolate character.
• Acidity: Pleasant and mild, contributing to the coffee’s lively character without being sharp.
• Body: Medium, with a smooth and rounded mouthfeel.
• Aftertaste: Clean and sweet, with the caramel note lingering pleasantly.

Quality & Processing Specifications

Every step is managed to ensure the beans arrive in perfect condition for roasting.

1. Clean Washed Process: The cherries are depulped and fermented, then thoroughly washed to remove all fruit residue. This method is prized for producing a clean, consistent, and bright cup by eliminating the variables of natural sugars.
2. Controlled Drying: Beans are dried to a precise 10.5% moisture content, which is optimal for maintaining stability during shipping and storage, and provides an excellent starting point for the roasting process.
3. Grading & Selection: Sorted to ‘A’ grade standards, ensuring a uniform batch with high density and minimal imperfections, leading to even heat transfer during roasting.
4. Quality Verification: The lot has been professionally cupped and scored 80+ on the SCA scale, confirming its status as a specialty-grade coffee with defined, positive attributes.

Roasting Guidance & Usage

• Roast Flexibility: An excellent candidate for Medium (City to Full City) roasting. It develops sweetness and body well, allowing roasters to highlight either the fruity brightness or the chocolatey depth.
• Primary Applications:
  • Foundational Blend Component: Its balanced profile makes it an ideal, crowd-pleasing base for espresso or filter blends.
  • Accessible Single-Origin: A fantastic introduction to Yunnan coffee for customers, offering clear, enjoyable flavors.
  • High-Volume Brewing: Reliable and consistent performance for cafe batch brew or office coffee programs.