Lao Xu Zhai

COMMUNITY: Lao Xu Zhai

LOCATION: Lao Xu Zhai, Yunnan, China

ELEVATION: 1300 MASL

VARIETY: Catimor

PROCESSING: Natural

We Taste: Plum, Cherry, Lime, Amaretto

This is the first coffee we've showcased from our new friends at Torch Coffee. Torch has been operating in China for years, but has only started bringing coffee into the USA over the last couple of years. Torch runs the largest Q-grader certification program in China, roasts and operates cafes, and produces coffee in Yunnan.

This coffee is 100% catimor and comes to us from Lao Xu Zhai. Lao Xu Zhai Village (lao shoo jai) has partnered with Torch for ten years, generously sharing their land and livelihood to collaborate at every step of the production chain. A new processing station, nursery, and shared experiments in plant nutrition, harvesting, processing, and even roasting have given rise to rapid gains in consistency, quality and farmer sustainability. 

We’re honored to share the hard work of Lao Xu Zhai and invite you to join in the journey forward with them.