Yi Nian Yi Su is a young collective driving forward Yunnan’s specialty coffee scene. Since 2019, they’ve been refining processing techniques and now supply over 40 tons of high-quality coffee annually to top domestic roasters and select international markets.

Rooted in Yunnan, their approach blends hands-on experimentation with insights from partaking in competitions and industry feedback. It’s all about growing better coffee, understanding the market, and staying true to flavour.

From farm to cup, their goal is simple: plant well, process well, and serve something worth sharing.

Tasting Notes: Osmanthus, Passionfruit, Early Grey Tea

Producer - Yi Nian Yi Su Collective

What is the roast recency?

We recommend brewing with beans that are at least two weeks off roast. All beans are roasted to peak flavour at around 6-12 weeks. We have the option to either purchase standard beans (at least 2 weeks but no longer than 6 weeks off roast), or rested beans (at least 7 weeks off roast, no longer than 12 - should we have any left in stock!). For peak flavour, if you are looking to use immediately, we recommend purchasing the rested beans. If you are adding to your rotation of beans, we recommend purchasing the standard and allowing the beans to naturally rest and mature whilst you rotate through other beans.

What does 'Filter' or 'Espresso' Roast mean?

Typically filter is roasted lighter than espresso, though this is not always the case. Several factors play into what brands a Manhattan coffee as 'filter' or 'espresso', which includes the roast profile - i.e. how the beans are roasted, not just how developed a roast it is. It doesn't preclude you from using the beans for espresso though!