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Taiwan Nantou Guoxing Coffee Beans 200g

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Region : Nantou Guoxing Township

Altitude : 900 m

Farm : LUZ Coffee Farm

Varietal&Process : Arabica( Bourbon), Honey Process

Roasting Level : Light

Tasting Note : Honey, Winey, Pineapple, Chamomile

Coffee growing has an interesting history in the NANTOU area, especially around Guoxing township. Here, coffee cultivation was greatly encouraged by government investment following the disruptive “921” earthquake of 1999. Research had shown that many of the crops grown before in this area had caused significant soil erosion leading to increased danger of landslides in this earthquake prone area. One of the crops suggested as an improvement in sustainability was coffee.

Many of the farms in the area either converted existing crops to coffee or planted new farms on vacant lands. The owner of this farm worked in a unrelated industry but wanted to become more ecologically involved - he purchased some land, planted coffee trees in the early 2000s and began production ten years later. Such has been his success that he was driven to focus his attention completely on his coffee investments as the fame of his product grew.

His products are regularly entered into local competitions where blind tasting confirms his successful efforts. We prefer a lighter roast for these beans to fully realise the complex and fruit notes that can be achieved.

Taiwan Nantou Guoxing Coffee 225g - dou coffee

Good but........

I love the mission of supporting local Nantou farmers, and the flavor is undeniably 'premium.' But 1,450 TWD for a bag of beans is a steep ask for a daily drinker. This is a 'special occasion' brew, not my everyday morning cup.

Drink them with a cake

The Nantou Guoxing light roast tastes like a pineapple and a chamomile flower had a baby. It’s so fruity. Also, you HAVE to pair it with a caramel Basques cheesecake. Absolute core memory unlocked.

Love in a cup

A whisper of Meishan mist in a ceramic cup. The honey-processed beans is less of a drink and more of a sunrise—floral, fleeting, and perfectly bright."

Dialed in

Even at a light roast, the development is perfect. I used a V60 and the room exploded with honey and chamomile. What’s impressive is the lack of 'vinegary' acidity often found in light roasts; instead, it has a deep, sweetness. It’s a forgiving bean that makes even my rushed morning pours taste like a competition cup.

It is not just caffeine

This coffee beans shows the resilience of Taiwanese farmers. Reading about the LUX Coffee Farm and how they pivoted after the '99 earthquake adds a layer of soul to every sip.

You can taste the meticulous hand-sorting in the cup—zero defects, just pure, clean Bourbon varietal sweetness. It’s expensive, but excellence and ethics usually are."

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