WA BREW | WINE-FERMENTATION ANAEROBIC NATURAL | MENGLIAN, YUNNAN, CHINA | FILTER | 200G

WA BREW

佤酿

Inspired by traditional brewing methods of the Wa people

Processing: Wine-Fermentation/Anaerobic Natural

Varietal: Catimor

Farm: Tian Yu Co-Op

Region: Mang Mao, Menglian, Pu'er, Yunnan, China

Altitudes: 1400-1700masl

Producer: Ye Ping

Tasting Notes: Corn Spirits | kiwifruits | marmalade | cacao

The mountain ranges of Yunnan’s southwest, bordering Myanmar, are known for producing excellent coffee and tea. These lands have also been home to the Wa people for generations, who make their living cultivating both crops. 

Among their traditions, Shui Jiu (水酒) stands out. It is a representative drink brewed in almost every household, made from rice into a sweet wine. 

Unlike conventional winemaking, its process does not involve such a complex saccharification stage, which gives Shui Jiu its uniquely distinctive sweetness.

This coffee is crafted with inspiration from that very unique method, resulting in a cup with strong juiciness, bright acidity, and a subtle aroma of sake or corn spirits.