At an elevation of 3,500 ft - 4,000 ft, cooler temperatures contribute to slower growth cycles for the coffee bean, resulting in richer, more compelling flavors.


High Altitude

Volcanic Soil
Volcanic soils are rich in phosphorus, potassium, calcium, magnesium, zinc, iron and boron which results in a final brew that is velvety smooth.

Pristine Spring Water
Formosa micro farms are located in Yunlin County, where average annual rainfall is ~90 inches, well within the ideal rainfall range for Arabica beans.

Ideal Temperature
Formosa micro farms are located in Yunlin County where there is plenty of sunlight and average annual temperatures of 58–77ºF, the ideal temperature for Arabica beans.

Harvested by Hand
Once harvested, the beans are sun-dried with the outer fruit layer intact for up to two weeks which helps make our coffee velvety smooth.

Paramount Freshness
Every coffee bean is imported directly from our farms in Taiwan and hand-roasted in New York within 24 hours of packaging and shipping.