Yunnan Specialty Arabica Coffee
Sourced from Yunnan mountain farms for European roasters, importers and retail partners
We partner with selected family farms across Pu'er, Baoshan and Lincang to bring consistent, terroir-driven Yunnan coffee to specialty buyers across Europe.
What sets our Yunnan coffee sourcing apart
Built for independent roasters, specialty cafes and small importers who value transparency, flexibility and quality.
Direct farm partnership
No multi-layer intermediaries. We track harvest, processing and pre-shipment cupping for each lot.
Flexible low minimums
Starting at 3kg for micro-lots and 5kg for standard lots. Test new origins without over-committing capital.
EU-aligned compliance
Batch-wise EU MRL pesticide residue test reports available upon request for every export shipment.
Proven retail track record
We have supplied coffee products to well-known enterprises in Henan, Guangdong and Hong Kong, and delivered many successful private-label customisation projects for our clients.
Three product families
From unroasted green beans to fully customised retail packaging.
Green Coffee Collection
Unroasted seasonal Arabica lots for roasters. Washed, honey and natural processes.
Explore Green Beans →
Roasted Wholesale Coffee
Bulk roasted coffee for established wholesale partners. Supply subject to stock validation.
Learn About Roasted →
Private Label & OEM
Custom formulation, packaging and branding for your coffee brand or retail shelf.
OEM & Private Label →
Seasonal featured green beans
All listed coffee lots are sourcing concepts, subject to seasonal harvest, stock confirmation and final QC.
Yunnan Catimor Washed — Standard
Yunnan High-Altitude Catimor
Yunnan Bourbon Washed
Yunnan Geisha Washed — Micro-Lot
Packaging that sells — from drip bags to wholesale lots
Whether you need European-ready retail packaging for your brand or efficient bulk packing for your roastery, we design with shelf appeal and logistics in mind.
Drip Coffee Retail Box
Single-serve drip bags in premium retail boxes — designed for cafes, hotels, gifting and e-commerce shelves across Europe.
Retail Coffee Bag 250g
Kraft stand-up pouches with degassing valves and custom labels — classic retail formats for roasters and private label brands.
Wholesale Green Bean Sacks
Consistent lot packing in 5kg foil bags or 25–69kg jute sacks with batch markers, moisture-safe and fully traceable.
From your requirements to delivered coffee
A transparent five-step order flow — no guesswork, no surprises.
Define Requirements
Share your spec: variety, process, quantity, roast target and destination. We confirm availability within one business day.
Order Confirmation
You receive a formal proforma invoice with lot details, cupping notes, packing and delivery terms.
Payment
Secure bank transfer to our Hong Kong company account. Samples ship first — full payment follows your confirmation.
Production & QC
Lot preparation, moisture and screen checks, pre-shipment cupping and batch documentation before release.
Delivery & Receiving
Air or sea freight with tracking. We hand over full documentation so your customs clearance is smooth.
What European coffee buyers say
Feedback from roasters, importers and café owners we work with.
“From first enquiry to sample order took three days. The team answers on WhatsApp within hours, and our sample lot reached Germany in five days — faster than any supplier we had tried in Asia.”
“We have reordered three harvests in a row. Cupping notes matched the lot sheet every time, and moisture stayed stable. That consistency is genuinely hard to find.”
“Their EU MRL test reports are batch-specific and complete — residues well under limits. Our customs broker in Aarhus had zero questions at clearance.”
“Very competitive price for the quality, and the drip box packaging looks genuinely premium on our retail shelf. Our customers ask about the beans by name.”
“Three seasons running, the lot sheets matched what actually arrived in Milan — batch codes, moisture figures, cupping notes, everything traceable. That transparency is why we keep scaling our order.”
“As an EU importer, documentation decides whether we clear customs smoothly. Their batch MRL reports and traceability files arrived on time and complete — no chasing, no surprises at the border.”
“We started with a 3kg micro-lot just to cup it. The sample process was quick and professional, and because the MOQ stays flexible, we can test new profiles without betting the whole roastery.”
“Delivery windows were met to the day across three shipments, and pricing stayed competitive against other Asian origins. Communication is fast and clear — exactly what a procurement team needs.”
“From first enquiry to sample order took three days. The team answers on WhatsApp within hours, and our sample lot reached Germany in five days — faster than any supplier we had tried in Asia.”
“We have reordered three harvests in a row. Cupping notes matched the lot sheet every time, and moisture stayed stable. That consistency is genuinely hard to find.”
“Their EU MRL test reports are batch-specific and complete — residues well under limits. Our customs broker in Aarhus had zero questions at clearance.”
“Very competitive price for the quality, and the drip box packaging looks genuinely premium on our retail shelf. Our customers ask about the beans by name.”
“Three seasons running, the lot sheets matched what actually arrived in Milan — batch codes, moisture figures, cupping notes, everything traceable. That transparency is why we keep scaling our order.”
“As an EU importer, documentation decides whether we clear customs smoothly. Their batch MRL reports and traceability files arrived on time and complete — no chasing, no surprises at the border.”
“We started with a 3kg micro-lot just to cup it. The sample process was quick and professional, and because the MOQ stays flexible, we can test new profiles without betting the whole roastery.”
“Delivery windows were met to the day across three shipments, and pricing stayed competitive against other Asian origins. Communication is fast and clear — exactly what a procurement team needs.”
Trusted by roasters, cafes and buyers across Europe
From small batch specialty roasteries to established cafe groups and private label partners — our Yunnan green beans travel to coffee professionals who care about consistency and character.
Ready to discuss your sourcing requirement?
Request a formal quotation for green beans, roasted wholesale or private label programs.
Request QuotationYunnan Green Arabica for European Roasters
Seasonal unroasted Yunnan Arabica for specialty roasters and green bean importers. All lots are harvested, processed and cupped before shipment. Availability changes with harvest cycles.
Notice: All offerings are subject to stock confirmation, final cupping and batch documentation.
Catimor Washed — Standard
High-Altitude Catimor Washed
Bourbon Washed
Typica Washed (Heirloom)
Geisha Washed — Micro-Lot
Honey Process Catimor
Green Coffee Buying — FAQ
Do you supply green coffee all year round or only after harvest?
Main harvest in Yunnan runs from November to March. We ship from current harvest stock during and after the season, and earlier bookings are confirmed against the coming crop once contract terms are agreed. Availability is always reconfirmed per lot before we send samples or an invoice.
What is your minimum order quantity and how flexible is it?
Most lots start at 3–5 kg for sample-to-roaster quantities, and container-level pricing applies from around 1,200 kg. MOQ can vary by variety, process and packing, so we confirm it on the specific lot you are evaluating rather than quoting a single blanket number.
Can you provide EU MRL testing for my batch?
Yes — residue testing can be arranged per batch, per order and per destination requirement. Reports are issued by third-party laboratories; we confirm scope, cost and lead time when you place the order, and we keep the certificate aligned with the exact lot shipped to you.
How do samples work for international roasters?
We send green samples for cupping (and roasted samples where useful) before you commit to a lot. Sample cost and freight are confirmed at the time of your request; typical cupping feedback is shared within a few days of delivery.
Which pack sizes and shipping options do you offer?
Standard export packing is 60 kg jute bags with GrainPro liners, or 15 kg vacuum bags for sample lots and retail programmes. Air freight suits samples and urgent small orders; sea freight (20'/40' containers) is the usual route for full lots. Destination and Incoterms are confirmed per order.
Can you combine different origins or varieties in one shipment?
Yes. We can consolidate lots from Pu'er, Baoshan, Lincang and Dehong in a single shipment, which keeps freight economical when you are testing several profiles at once. Each lot keeps its own batch code, spec sheet and documentation.
Roasted Coffee for Established Partners
Our roasted coffee program is reserved for established volume buyers, retail chains and private label clients. Roast profiles can be customised to your specification.
Important: Roasted coffee supply is currently in validation phase. Not available for small ad-hoc orders at this stage.
Wholesale Filter Roast
Yunnan Arabica roasted to filter profiles, consistent for cafes and roastery partners.
Wholesale Espresso Roast
Balanced espresso profiles with chocolate, nutty and low acidity character.
Custom Roast for Private Label
Fully custom roast development for brands launching their own coffee range.
Wholesale programme enquiry — what to include
The more detail you share, the faster we can confirm feasibility and lead time.
- Intended use: cafe menu, retail, roastery resale or private label
- Target flavour profile and preferred process (washed / honey / natural)
- Roast style: filter, espresso or custom blend
- Estimated monthly volume and first order size
- Packaging format and destination country
- Expected purchase timeline
Private Label & OEM Coffee Program
We support custom coffee development for brands, retailers and hospitality buyers across Europe.
Green Bean Sourcing
Custom lot selection and packaging for your own roasting operation.
Roasted Coffee Formulation
Custom roast profiles and blends developed to your specifications.
Drip Bag OEM
Single-serve drip bag coffee production for retail and gifting.
Our track record
We have completed many private label custom orders, and supplied coffee goods to established enterprises in Henan, Guangdong and Hong Kong. We understand packaging compliance, batch consistency and retail shelf requirements.
How a private label project works
Requirements call
Product type, volume, budget and destination market.
Coffee & recipe
Green bean or roast profile selection for your target cup.
Sample approval
Cupping + roast samples sent for your tasting sign-off.
Packaging & label
Artwork, retail label and EU packaging compliance check.
Production & QC
Batch production with in-process checks and cupping.
Delivery & reorder
Shipment, documentation and replenishment planning.
Typical timeline: samples within 1–2 weeks after brief; bulk production 2–4 weeks after sample and packaging approval. MOQ varies by packaging format and product — confirmed during the requirements call.
What we can discuss
- Green bean lots selected and packed for your own roasting
- Roasted coffee formulation: filter, espresso, custom blends
- Drip bag (single-serve) production for retail and gifting
- Retail bags, kraft pouches and gift boxes — availability confirmed per format
The Terroir of Yunnan Arabica
Yunnan is China's primary Arabica growing region. Four zones shape our lots — each with its own altitude, weather, varieties and cup character. A short field note on each region, the way we see it when we visit.
Pu'er Yunnan's coffee heartland
Pu'er is where most of Yunnan's coffee actually grows, and it anchors our standard programme. The region sits south of the Tropic of Cancer on rolling red-soil plateaus. Monsoon rain arrives in summer, while winter days stay warm and frost-free — a rhythm that suits Arabica well and keeps ripening even across the hills.
Plantings here are dominated by Catimor, valued for reliable yield and clean, consistent cups. Processing is more industrialised than elsewhere: wet mills, drying patios and warehousing are mature, which is why Pu'er can supply both steady bulk lots and selected honey-process runs. For a roaster buying volume without surprises, this is the zone that delivers.
Baoshan · Lujiangba Yunnan's historic coffee belt
Baoshan is Yunnan's oldest coffee region — plantations here date back to the 1950s. Coffee grows along the dry-hot Nujiang (Salween) river valley and its mountain flanks: strong sun, warm winters and a sharp day-night contrast that pushes acidity and sweetness into the bean.
Because the valley was planted early, old Bourbon and Typica trees survive here far more than in newer zones. Farms are smaller and more estate-like, with hand picking and on-site processing common. The result is a fruitier, more characterful cup than standard Pu'er lots — and our Bourbon washed lot comes from this belt.
Lincang Highlands Cloud forest micro-lots
Lincang sits on the western edge of the Yunnan plateau, where the Hengduan ranges push coffee to some of the province's highest plantings. Cold nights, frequent fog and slow ripening produce dense, sweet beans — the zone we use for premium lots rather than volume.
Most farms grow Catimor, but estates here have been trialling Geisha and other varieties in recent years. Volume is small and micro-lots are usually allocated early in the season. If you want a Yunnan lot that cups like a boutique origin, Lincang is where to look — and why our Geisha micro-lot and high-altitude Catimor both come from here.
Dehong The wet, tropical border zone
Dehong borders Myanmar in the far west of Yunnan. It is the warmest and wettest of our sourcing zones: south-west monsoons bring high rainfall and humidity, and coffee grows lower — 700 to 1400m — often beside banana groves and Dai villages rather than in high forest.
The character here is different again: older Typica plantings give a soft, tea-like, fine-bodied cup with gentler acidity. Volumes are modest, which is why Dehong lots are limited and sometimes blended with Baoshan Typica to keep supply steady. For roasters wanting something delicate and less common, it is worth an allocation.
How regions connect to our lots: Every batch card lists its producing region, altitude and process. Use the filters on the Green Coffee page to browse lots by region or processing method.
Quality Control & Batch Traceability
Every shipment follows a defined quality workflow from farm to container.
Our quality workflow
1. On-farm cherry sorting
2. Controlled post-harvest processing
3. Drying monitoring and moisture testing
4. Green bean screening and grading
5. Pre-shipment cupping evaluation
6. Batch documentation
Testing & compliance
EU MRL pesticide residue testing can be arranged per export batch. Test certificates are issued for that specific lot. Organic-certified lots exist in limited seasonal supply only.
Included with every order
- Batch-level lot sheet: variety, region, altitude, process, harvest window
- Pre-shipment cupping notes for the shipped lot
- Packing list and export documents for shipment
- Batch trace statement linking back to farm and harvest window
Arranged on request
- EU MRL pesticide residue analysis per export batch (third-party lab)
- Additional certificates for specific destination requirements
- Farm-level trace documentation for qualified importers
- Custom roast sample development for wholesale partners
Batch specification sheet — format example
Values below are illustrative of the sheet format we issue per lot; actual figures are confirmed against the shipped batch.
| Field | Example value |
|---|---|
| Lot / Variety | Catimor Washed — Standard |
| Region | Pu'er, Yunnan · 1200–1400m |
| Process | Fully Washed |
| Screen size | Screen 15–17 |
| Moisture | 10.8–11.6% |
| Density | 700–740 g/L |
| Harvest window | Nov 2026 – Mar 2027 |
| Packing | 5kg foil / 25kg sack / jute + GrainPro on request |
| Docs | Lot sheet + cupping notes + export docs; EU MRL on request |
Traceability: Each bulk shipment links back to the producing farm and harvest window. Farm trace statements are available for qualified importers.
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Chinatone Supply Chain Limited
Rm905 Seaview Centre,
139 Hoi Bun Road,
Kwun Tong, Kowloon,
Hong Kong
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Yunnan Coffee Insights
Sourcing, processing, compliance and cupping notes for roasters, importers and café owners.
Yunnan Coffee Harvest Calendar: When to Book Your Green Bean Lots
Yunnan's Arabica harvest runs roughly from November to March, with peak cherry picking between December and January. If you buy green coffee from China, booking windows matter more than most roasters expect.
Read full article →EU MRL & Green Coffee Imports: What European Roasters Must Check
Maximum Residue Limits (MRLs) under EU Regulation (EC) No 396/2005 are a daily reality for green coffee importers. Here is what a compliant green coffee shipment from China should look like.
Read full article →Washed vs Honey vs Natural: How Process Shapes Yunnan Flavour
Washed coffees deliver clarity and clean acidity. Honey process adds body, sweetness and dried-fruit notes. Choosing the right process matters for your roast profile.
Read full article →How to Evaluate Green Coffee Samples: A Practical Cupping Checklist
Professional cupping requires consistent sample sizes, resting period and roast profile. Here is the checklist we use internally — and the one you can apply to any sample pack you receive.
Read full article →Yunnan Arabica Varieties Explained: Catimor, Bourbon, Typica and Geisha
Four varieties define the Yunnan specialty export market today. Each brings a different cup character, yield profile and best use in your lineup.
Read full article →Coffee Shipping & Logistics: From Yunnan Warehouse to Your Roastery
Green coffee leaves our warehouse in batches that are packed, documented and handed to forwarders with a defined route. Here is how samples and bulk lots actually travel.
Read full article →Private Label Coffee Packaging Trends in Europe
European retail shelves favour minimal, tactile, origin-led coffee packaging. Drip bags, kraft pouches and clear origin storytelling are winning formats for 2026.
Read full article →Why Flexible MOQ Matters When Buying Coffee from China
Most green coffee suppliers in Asia work with container-level minimums. A flexible MOQ changes your risk: you can test a new origin, validate a roast profile and build demand before committing capital.
Read full article →Looking for a specific topic? We publish sourcing and compliance notes regularly.
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