TANAT – Red Dragon Estate [Typica] 200g (China)

This coffee follows the same processing protocol as the famous Red Sparrow from Red Dragon Estate. Made from Typica cherries grown at an altitude of 1,850 meters, only perfectly ripe cherries are selected, first by hand and then by flotation. They are then fermented in a tank at a controlled temperature of 22°C, before being naturally dried for around 30 days.

In the cup, the coffee reveals a vibrant profile blending subtle notes of raspberry and macadamia with an elegant hint reminiscent of Lapsang Souchong tea, adding depth and complexity to the whole.

The story of producer Lao Wang is at the heart of this project. Originally from Baoshan, he returned to his native region in 2016 to explore the terroirs of Yunnan. After traveling through nearly 80% of the Lujiangba mountains, he discovered the Red Dragon Estate and met Uncle Yang, a passionate farmer. Impressed by the estate’s exceptional altitude and the quality of the carefully harvested cherries, Lao Wang committed to buying the ripe cherries at a price above market value and providing new plants free of charge, thus laying the foundations for his “All Red Cherry Plan,” a fundamental principle: to use only fully ripe cherries, without compromise.

In 2017, he trained in Beijing (Q-Grader, roasting, barista, SCA standards), then in 2018 launched his Typica renovation project with 70,000 young plants on the heights of the Red Dragon Estate.

Today, while perfecting cultivation and processing methods every year, Lao Wang remains faithful to his original philosophy: to produce exceptional coffee exclusively from perfectly ripe cherries, respecting the terroir and constantly striving for quality.