Forest Amber - Ruru Estate

Roast: Light
 Details:
Origin: Pu’er National Forest Reserve, Yunnan, China
Variety: SL28 
Estate: Ruru Estate
Producer: Mr. Liu and Mrs. Ruru Sheng Xu family 
Altitude: 1,350 - 1,420m 
Processing Method: Honey 

Tasting Notes: Honey, Apple, Fruit Acids Balanced

Recommended Rest: 2+ Weeks

Sourced by : Yunnan Coffee LLC

Farm Info:
A Specialty Coffee Estate Hidden in the Forest Reserve of Pu’er, Yunnan, China
Surrounded by the pristine forest at 1,350–1,420 meters above sea level, Ruru Estate has been cultivating SL28—a classic Bourbon-line variety from Kenya—since 2010.
In Yunnan, where more than 95% of coffee farms grow Catimor for its high yield and disease resistance, Ruru’s decision to grow SL28 is rare and remarkable. The decision was based on a local government varietal improvement initiative and detailed soil analysis, which indicated that the fertile, red forest soil was perfectly suited for SL28.
Ruru Estate is managed by Mr. Liu and Mrs. Ruru Sheng Xu family, with all coffee processed at the estate’s own station, strict quality control from cherry to green bean. The estate spans 200 mu (13.3 hectares), with 140 mu (9.3 hectares) under coffee. Shade trees—macadamia, Terminalia myriocarpa (Yunnan almond), and Himalayan cherry—are carefully planted between coffee rows to cool the microclimate, reduce pests, and enrich the soil naturally through leaf litter. This prolongs fruit maturation and contributes to the complexity and nuance of SL28’s flavor. Harvesting takes place from late December to late March. The 7 plots of SL28 are hand-picked, with only fully ripe cherries selected. All green beans are screen size16+ and color sorted to ensure consistency.