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The wait is over! We’re thrilled to announce that two very limited coffees have just landed in our shop: Autumn Rhythm from Thailand and Festival from Taiwan.
This exclusive bundle was sourced directly by Ukkei during our farm visits this summer. 005 Autumn Rhythm is a naturally processed coffee that captures the essence of Thailand with vibrant notes of mango and grapefruit. 006 Festival is an exceptionally rare lot from Alishan (阿里山) in Taiwan—your chance to taste coffee from this emerging origin before it hits the spotlight.
Pre-orders are now open! Bundles will begin shipping on 1 November. With extremely limited availability, purchases are restricted to one bundle per customer. UK shipping only.
We’d love for you to try it—grab yours while you can!
About Autumn Rhythm
In May, we travelled to Chiang Mai to visit our young and talented partner, Mr. Pun from Aligner Coffee. Like many innovative producers in the region, Pun works directly with local farmers to source fresh coffee cherries, which he processes with care. His coffee journey began just five years ago in his family’s barn, where he still stores, processes, and roasts his coffee. The site also features a charming family-run restaurant, with Pun’s mother as the chef, while Pun himself wears many hats—roaster, barista, and producer.Aligner Coffee
One of Pun’s standout offerings is Autumn Rhythm, a dry processed coffee made from a blend of Typica and Catimor varieties. Grown at 1,300 metres above sea level in the small district of Pa Pae, this coffee delivers notes of fresh mango and grapefruit with a silky mouthfeel. Harvested in early 2025 and carefully dried at Pun’s family barn, Autumn Rhythm is a true reflection of Thailand’s unique terroir and Pun’s dedication to his craft.
When people think of Thailand, images of stunning beaches and warm hospitality usually come to mind. What many don’t realise, however, is that Thailand also produces exceptional coffee. Because less than 10% of Thai coffee is exported, it remains relatively unknown internationally. Strong domestic demand and higher export prices keep much of the harvest within the country.
Thailand’s relationship with coffee is not new. The northern highland regions of Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai, nestled along the borders with Myanmar and Laos, have long been home to coffee cultivation. The altitude, fertile soil, and cooler climate of these areas provide ideal conditions for specialty coffee.
About Festival
In June, we visited Zou Zhou Yuan (鄒築園), one of the pioneering coffee estates in Alishan. Situated at 1,300 metres above sea level, the farm is owned and operated by the Tsou (鄒族) indigenous people. For many years, they have been at the forefront of innovation—experimenting with new processing methods and cultivating unique hybrid varietals. Their achievements have gained international recognition: in 2024, Zou Zhou Yuan’s Geisha lot won 3rd place in the prestigious Taiwan Cup of Excellence and sold for an astonishing USD $145.50 per pound (USD $320.80 per kilogram) at auction.
This year, we are delighted to introduce a very limited release: Festival, a washed Typica coffee handpicked by the Tsou in 2025. This remarkable lot reveals delicate notes of pomelo and white flower, finishing with the complexity of oolong tea. It stands as a testament to Taiwan’s growing reputation as a true speciality coffee origin, and we are honoured to share this extraordinary coffee with you.
Taiwan has a long and celebrated history of cultivating high-quality tea, thanks to its mountainous terrain and subtropical climate. In the late 20th century, however, local farmers began turning their attention to specialty coffee in response to rising domestic demand. Since then, the industry has developed rapidly, positioning Taiwan as one of the rising stars in the global coffee world.
Some of Taiwan’s finest specialty coffees are grown in high-altitude regions such as Alishan in Chiayi County, renowned for producing complex coffees with elegant floral profiles. Beyond coffee, Alishan is also a National Scenic Area that attracts over two million visitors each year.
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