The Nest Manor, Honey - China

This coffee is known by its producers as Geranium Dawn, a name drawn from its refined geranium-like florals and clean, vibrant character. The cup is fresh and expressive, offering brightness without excess. The Sylina variety is a recently identified hybrid, found in a multi-varietal cultivation area in Chiang Mai, Thailand, and named after the discoverer’s daughter.

This coffee is grown at the beautiful Nest Manor Estate in Yunnan province. The Next Manor was planted out in early 2020 with a vast array of coffee varieties, including Geisha, Sarchimor, Yellow Bourbon, Typica and more. By 2023, the farm was well equipped with washing, peeling, fermenting and degumming facilities along with a separate drying shed and drying equipment.

This honey-processed coffee showcases the Sylina varietal’s natural clarity. Only fully ripe cherries are harvested, meticulously sorted, and depulped before a thorough wash to ensure cleanliness. The remaining mucilage is evenly distributed on the same day to maintain controlled fermentation. Drying begins in a rotary dryer with precisely regulated airflow for consistency, followed by slow finishing on raised beds under low-temperature shade. The coffee is turned regularly over 7–10 days until optimal moisture is achieved, resulting in a clean, expressive cup with vibrant fruit definition.

This coffee is subtle and well-balanced, revealing its character without demanding attention. A lemony sweetness sits alongside soft florals and citrus notes, with a low acidity.

• Region: Yunnan
• Country: China
• Elevation: 1,500 masl
• Variety: Sylina
• Process: Honey