The Arabica harvest in So'n La, Vietnam: From the highland farm to your cup.

The Harvest Season

Arabica coffee in Sơn La is typically harvested from October to December, when the cherries ripen into a deep red color. Unlike industrial farming methods, these highland farms rely on manual picking. Farmers rise early with baskets slung across their shoulders, carefully selecting only the ripest cherries, one by one.

It’s a slow, meticulous process. A single day’s harvest requires climbing steep hillsides, navigating uneven terrain, and working under both sun and mist. Each cherry represents hours of care—not just at harvest, but throughout the year of tending, pruning, and nurturing the trees.

From Cherry to Bean

Once picked, the cherries are hand-sorted to remove underripe or damaged fruit. They are then pulped, washed, and left to dry under the mountain sun. Families often gather together for this step, spreading the beans across large patios and turning them regularly to ensure even drying.

What begins as a bright red cherry eventually becomes the green bean that roasters transform into the rich, aromatic coffee you enjoy in your cup. This journey—from farm to filter—carries the imprint of the hands that picked, sorted, and prepared each bean.

The Value of Handcrafted Coffee

Every sip of Sơn La Arabica is a taste of human effort. It’s the calloused hands of farmers, the tradition of highland communities, and the commitment to quality that ensures only the best beans reach your cup. Beyond flavor, it’s about connection—to the land, to the people, and to the culture that makes Vietnamese Arabica unique.

Support Sustainable Farming

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