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About This Coffee

The Purple Leaf Typica is a local variation of the renowned Typica coffee variety, originally from Jamaica’s Blue Mountains. Its name, “Purple Leaf Typica,” comes from the distinctive purplish hue that appears at the tips of its leaves, a result of natural mutation and growth in the soil of the Yunlan Estate. As an exclusive tree species of the estate, these purple-leaved trees quietly grow at altitudes between 1,600 and 1,800 meters in the mountainous region, maturing over a period of 7 to 11 years. The high altitude slows their growth, but thanks to the meticulous daily care of the estate’s coffee farmers, combined with the estate’s exceptional climate and soil conditions, the trees continuously absorb rich nutrients. Over time, they develop a coffee flavor profile that is uniquely characteristic of the Yunlan Estate. “Each cup of coffee is a mini local chronicle, recording the natural landscapes, seasonal changes, and climate variations of its place of origin. In the moment it touches the tip of your tongue, it leaves not only a mouthful of rich flavor but also the soul and terroir of the origin.” By Mr Hongjun Zhang Owner of the Yunlan Estate. In 2017, Yunlan imported a batch of Geisha seeds from La Esmeralda Estate in Panama and planted them at an altitude of 1750 meters. During the initial four years of cultivation, Mr. Zhang chose not to process any harvested coffee beans, instead returning them to the land to enhance and refine the coffee species. After five years of relentless effort and experimentation, 2023 marked the first bountiful harvest season for Yunlan’s Geisha. This year, 2024, is the second harvest season for this precious Geisha and finally this lot has achieved 1000kg yield. The Geisha variety from Panama brings classic Geisha flavors to this coffee, such as floral notes, pear..The soil of Yunnan imparts unique flavors to this Geisha, such as white tea and barley tea.