Vietnam Son La

Vietnam is the second largest producer of coffee in the world. Over 90% of what they produce is the cheaper Robusta species but we have managed to source a Grade 1 Arabica from the northern province of Son La which is renowned for producing quality Arabica coffees. The harvesting is all done by hand unlike the ‘strip picking’ in Robusta production, the cherries are only picked when ripe. They are then processed using the ‘wet hulling’ technique which is very common in South East Asia most famously in Sumatra and Java. The resulting brew gives a well balanced, rich body with hints of Brazil nuts and cocoa with very little acidity. Suitable for all brewing methods this coffee is particularly good for after dinner.