{"product_id":"china-guiben-catimor-natural","title":"China Guiben Catimor – Natural","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrape jelly, kumquat, and cacao nibs shape a cup that stands apart from many more traditional origins. The fruit is ripe and concentrated, kumquat introduces lively citrus with a subtle bitter edge, and cacao nibs add depth and structure to the finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eComing from Yunnan, a region historically associated much more closely with tea, this coffee shows how China’s emerging specialty-coffee scene is developing an identity of its own.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlavor Profile\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMain notes:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e grape jelly, kumquat, and cacao nibs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAcidity:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e medium, citrus-driven, and juicy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBody:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e medium, rounded, and slightly dense\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSweetness:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e high, ripe, and fruit-driven\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAftertaste:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e persistent, with cacao and dark-fruit impressions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOverall profile:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e sweet, fruity, citrus-driven, and deep\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrape jelly provides ripe and concentrated fruit sweetness. Kumquat introduces a more complex citrus character, combining freshness, sweetness, and a pleasantly subtle bitterness.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCacao nibs emerge mainly in the background and finish, providing a drier chocolate structure that balances the fruit.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin and Processing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis coffee comes from \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGuiben, Xishuangbanna\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYunnan Province, China\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, east of Pu’er and close to the border with Laos.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduction is led by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTian Cai and Tang Xiang\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, working alongside a small group of farming families from the surrounding area.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe coffee grows between \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1,400 and 1,630 m.a.s.l.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e in a subtropical landscape characterised by mountains and deep valleys.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMacadamia, mango, and orange trees are grown alongside coffee and tea, creating more diverse vegetation than a conventional monoculture system.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis lot consists of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCatimor P3 \/ P4\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, a selection adapted to the growing conditions of Yunnan.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfter hand picking, the cherries are \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003efloated in water\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e to remove underripe and overripe fruit as well as unwanted material.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe selected cherries are then spread whole across \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eraised drying beds\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, where they dry slowly for approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e4–5 weeks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOnce drying is complete, the outer layers of the fruit are removed and the coffee is graded and sorted.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExtended contact between fruit and seed during drying encourages concentrated sweetness and contributes significantly to the ripe grape and fruit character of the cup.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy You’ll Love It\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnusual origin:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e an opportunity to explore specialty coffee from China\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDistinctive profile:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e grape jelly, kumquat, and cacao in one cup\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSlow natural drying:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 4–5 weeks on raised beds\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eConcentrated sweetness:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e ripe fruit balanced by lively citrus acidity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVersatile:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e performs well as both filter coffee and espresso\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIdeal for\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eV60:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e highlights kumquat and improves fruit definition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigami:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e enhances vibrancy and aromatic complexity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAeroPress:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e emphasises grape jelly, body, and sweetness\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrench press:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e develops a rounder, more chocolate-driven cup\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEspresso:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e concentrates fruit, cacao, and sweetness\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMilk espresso:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e cacao and ripe fruit retain good presence through milk\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCold brew:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e creates a sweet, fruit-driven, and distinctive 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