{"product_id":"tanat-xiding-anaerobic-washed","title":"TANAT - Xiding [Anaerobic Washed]","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChina — Xiding Washing Station — Catuai, Caturra (Anaerobic Washed)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTastes Like — 🍋 Citrus • 🫐 Blueberry Liqueur • 🍫 Milk Chocolate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDETAILS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Xiding Washing Station\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFarm\/Station:\u003c\/strong\u003e Xiding Village, Menghai County\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yunnan, China\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVarietal:\u003c\/strong\u003e Catuai, Caturra\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProcess:\u003c\/strong\u003e Anaerobic Washed (Double Fermentation, 72h)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScore:\u003c\/strong\u003e 87\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2025\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 200g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eINTRO\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChina's coffee story has long been underestimated, but Yunnan's Menghai County is increasingly producing lots that demand serious attention. This Xiding lot, sourced from the village of the same name, combines two classic varieties — Catuai and Caturra — with a rigorous double anaerobic fermentation protocol that produces an espresso of striking intensity and character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe result is a syrupy, funky espresso with blueberry liqueur depth, lively citrus brightness, and a rich milk chocolate finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTHE PRODUCER\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eXiding village sits in the heart of Menghai County in Yunnan — one of China's highest-altitude and most quality-focused coffee zones. The Xiding Washing Station collects cherry from smallholder producers in the surrounding area and processes them using controlled, precision methods that reflect the best of modern specialty coffee practice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe commitment to anaerobic fermentation at Xiding is part of a broader movement in Yunnan to demonstrate that Chinese coffee can compete with the world's finest. With careful pH monitoring, temperature control, and meticulous drying, this station is helping rewrite the narrative around Chinese coffee quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTHE PROCESS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe double anaerobic fermentation at Xiding involves:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🍒 \u003cstrong\u003eHarvest \u0026amp; Sorting\u003c\/strong\u003e — Cherries sorted by natural spring water floatation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🧪 \u003cstrong\u003eFirst Fermentation\u003c\/strong\u003e — 24-hour dry anaerobic phase\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🧪 \u003cstrong\u003eSecond Fermentation\u003c\/strong\u003e — Alternating dry (day) and wet (night) anaerobic fermentation under strict pH control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e💧 \u003cstrong\u003eWashing\u003c\/strong\u003e — Full wash to remove all fruit and mucilage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e☀️ \u003cstrong\u003eSlow Drying\u003c\/strong\u003e — 7 days under shade nets for even, controlled drying\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe double fermentation protocol — with alternating dry and wet anaerobic phases — creates the syrupy body and intense fruit character that makes this espresso so distinctive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTHE CUP\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs an espresso, Xiding is an explosion of character. The prolonged fermentation delivers a syrupy texture and concentrated blueberry liqueur depth, whilst citrus brightness cuts through for balance. Milk chocolate rounds everything out into a rich, satisfying finish that lingers. A genuinely exciting and unusual espresso from an origin you won't find on many UK shelves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlavour Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🍋 \u003cstrong\u003eCitrus\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🫐 \u003cstrong\u003eBlueberry Liqueur\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🍫 \u003cstrong\u003eMilk Chocolate\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e","brand":"Tanat Coffee","offers":[{"title":"200g \/ May 5th","offer_id":57914071744886,"sku":"TANAT-XIDING-AW-MAY05","price":13.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0529\/9152\/5021\/files\/PAQUETWEBChine-Xiding-Anaerobic-Washed1kg.png?v=1779206493","url":"https:\/\/sigmacoffee.co.uk\/de\/products\/tanat-xiding-anaerobic-washed","provider":"Sigma Coffee UK","version":"1.0","type":"link"}