Taiwan Tainan Dongshan Coffee 225g

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 Region : Tainan Dongshan 

Altitude : 1000 m

Farm : Village chief's coffee farm 

Varietal&Process : Arabica( Typica), Water washed or Honey washed (Please select from the process on the top left)

Roasting Level : Medium 

Tasting Note : Water wash: Earthy, Smoky, Woody, Pepper /Honey washed : Berry, Citrus, Floral 

 

The Dongshan coffee district is in the south west of Taiwan, nestled in the western foothills of the Taiwan mountain spine between Chaiyi and Tainan. The long floodplain reaches west towards the Taiwan Strait and offers spectacular views as you climb eastwards towards the farms.

 Tea farms and fruit orchards cover large areas of these hills, hidden in the many valleys and creeks which run down from the mountains. Roads rise sharply into the mountains and the geography at altitude forces smaller holdings and communities. Coffee farms in Dongshan will range from 500-1,500m. Strong government investment in these communities ensure good infrastructure, even at elevations above two thousand metres. Despite this, physical limitations constrain most coffee holdings to yields rarely more than twenty metric tons of green beans annually. Taiwan has strong employment laws, so “cheap labour” is unrealistic. Coffee cultivators are involved directly in the growth and harvest of their produce.

 Community spirit is strong. Farmers here grow hybrid crops to assure stable incomes. Only in recent years has coffee been seen as a reliable source of income. Smaller yields have encouraged cooperation amongst farms to aggregate volumes and allow them to afford larger capacity and better quality equipment. Mechanisation has sharply improved margins. Levels of reinvestment into property and cultivation is evidently high.

The western slopes of the mountain ranges offer better protection from mainly eastern weather systems. Wet, tropical summers follow dry winters with temperatures at altitude significantly lower than in the flood plains. Temperatures at altitude will often be 10c less than the flood plain below. These conditions offer wet and cool nights, steep slopes for excellent water run off and long, dry days as the sun sets in the west.

Coffee farmers in Dongshan are strongly influenced by neighbouring tea and fruit cultivation. Their product will tend to acidic and fruit flavoursFarmers will offer water or honey washed beans. But their roast preference will rarely be more than medium. They believe dark roasts of their beans mask their unique regional flavour.


 

 

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Aurora G.
Good ordering experience online

What I love most about ordering from DOU Taiwan Coffee is the quality assurance. Each batch I’ve received has been consistently fresh and vibrant. Their online store makes it so convenient to try beans from places like Alishan and Dongshan. Plus, their customer service is top-notch—super responsive and friendly.

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Hassan Abdul
A Story in Every Sip

DOU Taiwan Coffee has become my little morning ritual. The medium light roast from Dongshan, with its subtle smoky and berry notes, is perfect for a calm start to the day. Each cup feels like a warm hug — comforting yet sophisticated.

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Jad Benson
Taiwanese delights

An exquisite experience in every sip. The Dongshan from DOU Taiwan is a revelation — honey-washed with lush berry and floral notes that dance on the palate. Truly a boutique gem that showcases how special Taiwanese coffee can be.

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Peter Macdonald
Surprising Depth & Complexity

DOU’s Taiwan beans are a revelation. I didn’t expect such a wide range of tasting notes — the Dongshan batch gave me earthy, woody tones with a hint of citrus brightness. Each cup felt like a little adventure.

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Antonio Conti
Surprised

The dongshan honey-processed — colour deep rust, aroma reminiscent of candied citrus peel. On the palate: ripe berries, floral highs, and an undercurrent of brown sugar. The balance was almost Gesha-esque. If you're into nuanced, terroir-expressive coffee, this one’s a sleeper hit.

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