Now, Yunnan is emerging with its own specialty coffee identity—from Catimor beans to bold fermentation techniques creating surprising flavors. As global coffee culture evolves, this mountain region is carving out a unique place on the world coffee map.

After years in London's cafe scene, Fabio discovered a very different world in China's coffee origins—where farmers, culture and everyday life are deeply connected to every cup. Here's his story from the heart of Yunnan's coffee world.