Catimor - Anaerobic Yeast Washed - Yi Nian Yi Su Collective

Origin

• 🇨🇳 China· Yunnan
• 🇹🇭 Thailand

Tasting notes

Character

• Experimental
  50
• Funky
  40

Tastes Like: White Peach, Lychee, Oolong Origin: Yi Nian Yi Su Collective, Lincang, Yunnan, China VarietyVariety (cultivar)The botanical subtype of the coffee plant — Gesha, Bourbon, SL28 — analogous to grape varieties in wine. A major driver of cup character alongside origin and process.: Catimor Producer: Luo Yuan Chen Elevation: 1500-1600 masl Process: AnaerobicAnaerobic fermentationCherries or depulped seeds ferment in sealed, oxygen-free tanks. Produces intense, unusual flavors — cinnamon, bubblegum, boozy fruit — that divide opinion. Yeast WashedWashed processThe fruit is removed from the seed before drying, usually with fermentation and a water rinse. Tends to give clean, transparent cups where origin character shows clearly. "宝莲 (Baolian)" Yi Nian Yi Su is a young coffee collective dedicated to realizing dreams in coffee. Founded in 2019, the company has been deeply engaged in promoting Yunnan coffee. They optimize coffee processing, currently supplying over 40 tons of high-quality Yunnan specialty coffee beans annually to major domestic roasters and select overseas markets such as Thailand and the U.S. Their strategy revolves around "deeply cultivating Yunnan coffee," focusing on communication and exchange to refine their craft. Through participation in competitions, they gather insights and incorporate feedback into the development of their products. This process helps them understand market trends and consumer needs while maintaining the integrity of coffee flavors. They emphasize building a sustainable ecosystem from farm to cup, where each interaction contributes to the quality of the final product. The brand aspires to plant good seeds, grow good coffee, and deliver a great cup to consumers. They also aim to share knowledge and experiences gained through practical involvement in coffee cultivation and roasting.