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Honest Tea Spots in Chengdu and Yunnan: A Beginner’s Guide to Avoiding Scams

Feb

Tea FactsAgroforestry, Chengdu, Father, Flower Tea, Yunnan

Honest Tea Spots in Chengdu and Yunnan: A Beginner’s Guide to Avoiding Scams

For the tea novice flying to China, the first lesson is this: don’t trust the first shop that offers you a cup of “ancient pu-erh” for 350¥. You’ve already dodged one scam in Beijing, but the real test is finding places where knowledge meets honesty. Chengdu and Yunnan are treasure troves for tea lovers, but navigating their labyrinth of vendors requires sharp eyes and a willingness to ask questions. Here’s how to avoid the hype and find genuine experiences. Chengdu’s Jinli Street is a starting point, but don’t settle for the tourist traps lining its narrow alleys. The Tea House…

The Yunnan Menglian Red Honey Roast: A Quiet Powerhouse?

Jan

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Coffee FactsAlfred, But, Father, Honey, Yunnan

The Yunnan Menglian Red Honey Roast: A Quiet Powerhouse?

Consider this your morning briefing: A rare bean from the Yunnan highlands is quietly defying expectations. The China Premium Yunnan Menglian Red Honey, roasted by Burmans Roast, delivers a caramel-toffee profile with a sharp lemon-lime finish—but at a price. The roast, done to 12% weight loss on an SR800 with OEM ext tube, leans into bright notes, yet the result feels subdued. Is this a flaw or a feature? The bean’s character is paradoxical. On the surface, it’s smooth and approachable, with a sweetness that lingers like a well-aged wine. But beneath that, there’s a quiet tension. The lemon-lime finish…

China’s Coffee Map Just Got a Lot Smarter—Here’s Why It Matters

Jan

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Coffee FactsCalifornia, cappuccino, Father, This, Yunnan

China’s Coffee Map Just Got a Lot Smarter—Here’s Why It Matters

Real talk: A new remote sensing model is rewriting how we track coffee farms in China. Researchers used machine learning and Sentinel-2 satellite data to map Yunnan’s Pu’er region with near-95% accuracy, creating a template that’s lightweight, scalable, and surprisingly precise. This isn’t just about counting trees—it’s about redefining how governments, farmers, and traders monitor sustainability in complex landscapes. The study, published in Frontiers in Remote Sensing, hinges on tracking seasonal changes in vegetation, terrain, and administrative boundaries to distinguish coffee from tea bushes or shrubs. In controlled tests, the model correctly classified land pixels as coffee or non-coffee 95%…

Direct-Trade Dreams for Yunnan Coffee: A New Path to Micro-Lots?

Dec

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Coffee FactsCalifornia, Direct, Father, Yunnan

Direct-Trade Dreams for Yunnan Coffee: A New Path to Micro-Lots?

Imagine a world where Yunnan’s finest coffee estates bypass intermediaries and connect directly with global buyers. This isn’t fantasy—it’s a conversation happening in coffee circles, fueled by frustration and opportunity. For years, Yunnan has quietly produced some of the world’s most intriguing coffees, yet its micro-lots remain trapped in a supply chain that dilutes their potential. Farmers in Dali and Baoshan struggle to sell their premium beans, while roasters chase elusive profiles that never materialize. The gap between quality and access is widening, and the solution? A direct-trade model tailored to Yunnan’s unique challenges. The idea isn’t new. Platforms like…