This coffee is sourced from the Menglian region of Yunnan, China, grown at an altitude of 1500 meters. It is a Catimor variety processed using an anaerobic fermentation natural method. The cup features a pleasant, yogurt-like texture and a flavor profile characterized by notes of blackberry, red plum, and fig, with an aftertaste reminiscent of sweet sake lees.
Founded in 2020 in Sumida-ku by Machi Kodama and Sho Takanaka, ou·bai·tou·ri takes its name from a four-character Japanese idiom (桜梅桃李) meaning cherry blossom, plum, peach, and apricot, an expression that each should be valued for its own character. Kodama won the 2023 1st Crack Coffee Challenge roasting competition. The roastery focuses on light roasts with fruit-forward profiles, sourcing seasonal lots and emphasizing the inherent flavors of each origin.
