Ah Long Veggie Cafe - Yunnan BaoShan Lujiangba - Specialty Coffee Beans – Freshly Roasted in Singapore Upon Order - Specialty Grade Single Origin Arabica Only (Whole Beans)

Yunnan BaoShan Specialty Grade, Single Origin, Freshly Roasted Upon Order Product Description:Baoshan is one of China's most established and legally protected coffee origins — its GI status means every bean in this bag comes from a defined geographic zone with documented growing standards, not just a regional label slapped on a blend. The Catimor varietal is an Arabica hybrid, bred for disease resistance and yield at moderate altitude — and when it's grown well, hand-picked at peak ripeness, and processed through traditional washed fermentation, it produces a cup profile that is cleaner, brighter, and more expressive than its commercial reputation suggests. This Grade 1 lot is machine-screened twice for QC before export, ensuring you're getting the top 16–18 screen size beans with minimal defects — consistency you can taste in every roast.Origin: Baoshan, Yunnan, ChinaRegion: LujiangbaCup notes: Plum, Red Berry, Caramel, Roasted Nuts, Milk ChocolateAltitude: 850 - 1,100 above sea levelProcessing: Washed · Hand-pickedVarietal: CatimorRoast Profile: Medium-Dark (Full City)Roast Date: Roast Upon OrderBest for: Espresso, Flat white, Latte, Cold brew, French pressCupping ProfileThe typical profile yields notes of Plum, soft Red Berry, a Nutty mid-palate, Caramel sweetness, and a lingering Milk Chocolate finish with a deeply sweet aftertaste.Compared to Brazilian naturals, Baoshan Catimor is cleaner and lacks the "earthy/nutty" dryness of unwashed coffees. Compared to commercial-grade Colombian washed beans, Baoshan is lower in acidity, offering a smoother, heavier chocolate body, making it highly approachable for traditional coffee drinkers.Brewing GuideThis medium-dark roast is deliberately versatile — it performs well across most home brewing methods.Espresso — 18–20g dose, pull a 1:2 ratio for a low-acid, chocolate-forward shotFlat white / Latte — Espresso base; caramel and chocolate sweetness cuts cleanly through milkFrench press — Coarse grind, 4-minute steep; heavy body, caramel sweetnessCold brew —Coarse grind, 12–16 hour steep; smooth chocolate and nutty low-acid resultAeropress — Versatile across both roast levels; medium roast for filter-style clarity, medium-dark for espresso-style concentrationFor best results, grind fresh immediately before brewing. Whole beans retain flavour significantly longer than pre-ground. Care & StorageStore in an airtight container away from direct light, heat, and moisture — a sealed bag with a one-way valve is ideal.Keep at room temperature; refrigerating whole beans introduces moisture and dulls flavour.Best consumed within 4–6 weeks of the roast date for peak flavour — check the roast date printed on your bag.All the beans are freshly roasted upon order; however recommend waiting at least 5-7 days after the roast date before consumption and note that whole beans begin to lose their delicate flavors from 8 weeks onwards.Even though coffee beans can last taste okay for a year from the roast date if left unopened, they still lose their flavors and freshness over time and will begin to go stale. We always recommend only buying what you need, so you know your coffee will taste fresh with each brew. ShippingCoffee will be freshly roasted upon receiving the order and will be handed over to the carrier service on the next business day.