Taiwan Alishan Mafei Estate Secret Honey Coffee Beans / Honey Process / Light Roast / Half Pound

**Taiwan Alishan Mafei Estate SL34 Secret Honey** Estate: Mafei Estate Region: Taiwan Alishan Altitude: 1200 - 1400 meters Process: Honey Process Roast Level: Light Roast Variety: SL34 Tasting Notes: Apricot, Tropical Fruit, Orange, Citrus, Brown Sugar --- **Estate Introduction** Led by a group of Alishan Tsou warriors, dozens of coffee trees were discovered in the primeval forest at an altitude of 1200-1300 meters. The tribe believed that these coffee trees, found in this high-mountain secret realm, were the "Mafeel" (meaning "delicious" in Tsou language) trees their ancestors spoke of hundreds of years ago. **Mafei Coffee Estate** is a hidden paradise in the Leya community of Alishan, situated at an altitude of 1200-1300 meters, where significant diurnal temperature variations create an ideal environment for growing tea and coffee. The current coffee plantation spans approximately three hectares, with nearly five thousand coffee trees. The primary varieties cultivated include Arabica, Typica, SL-34, and Geisha, with ongoing cultivation. During harvest, all cherries are hand-picked. The beans undergo three distinct processing methods: washed, natural, and honey. This is followed by meticulous selection, low-temperature fermentation, post-processing, drying, and roasting. Finally, the flavor profile is refined by the cupping team at the R&D center. **The journey from bean to cup is fully realized at Mafei Coffee Estate.** Taiwan's pristine mountains and waters provide an exceptional environment for coffee cultivation. The unique flavor profiles of its coffee beans are a direct result of the island's advantageous soil and climate conditions, with the Alishan region offering particularly distinctive and captivating coffee characteristics. --- **The Only Rainforest Alliance Certified Coffee Estate in Taiwan** **What is Rainforest Alliance Certified Coffee?** Founded in 1986 by Daniel Katz, the Rainforest Alliance is dedicated to protecting tropical rainforests and ensuring the sustainable management of forests to preserve biodiversity. The Rainforest Alliance logo features a small frog, symbolizing adherence to the sustainable agriculture standards set by the Rainforest Alliance. **Environmental Protection** The production process for Rainforest Alliance Certified coffee places a strong emphasis on protecting forest ecosystems. These coffee farms employ sustainable farming methods, avoiding the clearing of native forests and instead preserving trees as habitats while safeguarding biodiversity. Farmers implement measures to reduce pollution of soil and water resources, ensuring the sustainability of coffee production. **A Manifestation of Social Responsibility** Coffee producers are required to ensure fair wages and reasonable working conditions, respecting the rights of farmworkers. By adhering to these standards, the production of Rainforest Alliance Certified coffee contributes to improving the economic conditions of rural communities, offering better quality of life and development opportunities. This makes choosing Rainforest Alliance Certified coffee a choice that supports social equity and sustainable development. **A Guarantee of Quality and Flavor** The sustainable farming practices employed in the production of Rainforest Alliance Certified coffee ensure that coffee trees can absorb nutrients from rich soil, resulting in coffee with rich and balanced flavors. --- **Accolades include "Best Estate Award" at the 2018 Alishan Estate Coffee Elite Competition** **"2018 Elite Competition" Honey Process Gold Award** **"2019 Alishan Estate Coffee Elite Competition" Washed Process First Prize, Honey Process Grand Prize, Natural Process Silver Award** **"2019 Taiwan Domestic Specialty Coffee Bean Evaluation" Gold Award, Silver Award "2020 Taiwan Domestic Specialty Coffee Bean Evaluation" First Prize** **"2023 Alishan Estate Coffee Elite Competition" Honey Process Gold Award** https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53873103724_9f7efc217e_o_d.jpg https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53871850452_a9f92fbaf9_o_d.jpg https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53872755731_244938168a_o_d.jpg https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53873169780_41d8ceb1ea_o_d.jpg https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53872755691_11c6505655_o_d.jpg https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53873103659_17e7fd27d2_o_d.jpg https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53872755686_722f35ed7e_o_d.jpg