China Yunlan Estate Geisha Washed Y25

About this Lot

Lot Y25-0110C01 is a traditionally washed Geisha from Yunlan Estate, grown at 1600 to 1800 meters in the mountains of Yunnan. This is a meticulously cultivated micro-lot, processed in a classic washed style to highlight clarity, elegance, and terroir.

The traditional washed method preserves precision and transparency in the cup. The result is a refined profile with bright citrus acidity, sweet orange aromatics, and a delicate green tea finish—a distinctive interpretation of Geisha shaped by Yunnan's unique terroir.

About the Farm

In 2017, Yunlan Estate imported a batch of Geisha seeds sourced from La Esmeralda Estate in Panama and planted them at high elevation in Yunnan's mountains. Producer Mr. Zhang took an unconventional approach: for the first several years, he deliberately chose not to commercialize the harvest, returning the cherries to the soil to strengthen the plants and refine the expression of the variety under local conditions.

After years of careful cultivation and experimentation, Yunlan's Geisha has begun to fully express itself. This 2025 harvest represents a mature, stable expression of the variety in its new terroir.

Why We Love It

This is a fresh 2025 harvest of one of Yunlan Estate's most exciting micro-lots—a Chinese Geisha that's had the time to truly settle into its environment. We're drawn to coffees that show patience in their development, and Mr. Zhang's willingness to wait years before commercializing speaks to a commitment to quality over speed. The result is a Geisha that tastes distinctly of Yunnan while maintaining the elegance the variety is known for.

Harvest: 2025
Green coffee price: £66 / kg
Formula for pricing: 2.2 × 0.1 × 66 / 0.86 + 4.5