YUNNAN - MOON BEAR - Micro-lot - HONEY PROCESS

Yunnan - Moon Bear

MOON BEAR is produced using the Honey Process, designed to highlight the 
coffee’s natural sweetness and smooth flavor structure. Coffee cherries are selectively hand-picked at peak ripeness, ensuring that only evenly matured deep-red cherries are harvested. After harvesting, the cherries undergo clean-water flotation sorting to remove under-ripe fruits and low-density defective cherries. The cherries are then depulped using professional equipment, removing the outer skin while retaining a controlled layer of mucilage. This sticky layer, rich in natural sugars and pectins, gradually undergoes gentle fermentation during the drying stage, contributing to enhanced sweetness and body in the final cup.

The mucilage-covered beans are evenly spread on raised drying beds for natural sun 
drying. Under Yunnan’s stable dry-season climate and gentle valley breezes, the beans slowly dehydrate over 15–18 days. During the day, soft sunlight promotes sugar transformation, while cool mountain winds at night help remove excess moisture, maintaining a stable and controlled fermentation environment. This slow and carefully managed honey-processing method allows the coffee to retain clarity in structure while developing a rounder body and more pronounced fruit sweetness.

After drying, the beans undergo hulling, sorting, and a resting period, allowing the flavor 
profile to stabilize and ensuring consistent bean quality.

Estate: Chily
Variety: Catimor
Processing Method: Honey Process
Roasting Recommendation: Light Roast

Cup Structure & Flavor Expression

Body: Medium-light

Acidity: Bright and lively fruit acidity

Sweetness: Soft and natural fruit sweetness

Flavour Profile: Berries · Orange · Tangerine - Black Tea

Finish: Clean and elegant with a black-tea-like aftertaste

As the coffee temperature gradually decreases, the berry sweetness and tea-like structure 
become more pronounced, revealing greater depth and complexity in the cup.

A bright, lively, and well-structured flavor profile.
During the dry fragrance stage, fresh berry-like aromas emerge with a light and delicate fruit character.

After brewing, the aroma expands into a sweet interplay of citrus and ripe berries.
On the first sip, the coffee reveals a vibrant sweet-tart sensation reminiscent of orange, with bright and refreshing acidity accompanied by subtle citrus-peel aromatics, giving the cup a clean and lively character.

As the flavour develops through the mid-palate, the acidity gradually softens into a gentle 
berry-like sweetness, creating a smoother and more balanced mouthfeel.

The cup cools to a black-tea-like texture and delicate tea structure begin to appear. This 
tea-like quality adds elegance and length to the finish while maintaining the coffee’s 
refreshing character.