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Artist Takeover Series Celebrating the Lunar New Year

Origin: Vietnam
Region: Da Lat
Species: Arabica
Processed: Honey
Tasting: Cocoa, Caramel, Coconut
Acidity: Low
Body: Medium
Elevation: 1400-1600 MASL
Certifications: Rainforest Alliance Certified

Available in Retail 12oz bags only due to limited supply.

About the Coffee

The French introduced coffee to Vietnam in the 1850’s and has been growing in the province of Da Lat ever since. Vietnam is the world’s largest producer of Robusta coffees and isn’t always recognized as an origin of high-quality coffees. With Da Lat Arabica Honey this is not the case.

Located in the central to the southeastern part of the country, this complex coffee is known for being among the highest quality arabica in the country. Vietnamese coffee producers are typically smallholder farms, averaging 1-3 hectares. They don’t usually process their own coffee, opting to sell their ripe red cherries to the wet mills to process for export.

Da Lat Arabica Honey Process is grown at a relatively high elevation (1,400-1,600 MASL) in a region characterized by year-round cooler weather and volcanic soil. During the honey-style coffee processing, most of the pulp is removed from the bean, leaving a bit of the mucilage (slimy protective coating) to impart flavor as it ferments. The coffee is then sun-dried and sorted and hulled before exporting to roasters around the world.

Lunar New Year-The Year of the Snake

The Lunar New Year, celebrated on January 29, 2025, marks the beginning of the lunar calendar and is a time of renewal, family gatherings, and vibrant traditions. Observed across many cultures, this festive season welcomes the Year of the Snake with joyous celebrations, symbolic foods, and wishes for prosperity, health, and happiness. Homes are adorned with decorations in red and gold, symbolizing good fortune, while the sound of firecrackers and the glow of lanterns light up the festivities. It’s a time to honor the past, embrace the future, and share warmth with loved ones.

East High Lion Dance Team

Lion dancing is a traditional cultural dance that dates back over 2000 years to China’s Han Dynasty, reaching its peak in popularity during the Tang Dynasty. Lion dancing evolved into two distinct styles, Northern and Southern. The Southern style, commonly seen today, mimics the movements of a real lion and incorporates various acrobatic leaps and jumps. Today, Lion dance has spread all across the world and is a key part of cultural celebrations like Lunar New Year to bring good luck and fortune, and to scare away evil spirits.

This tradition is deeply rooted in legend. According to popular stories, lion dancing originated as a way to ward off the Nian, a fierce mythological creature that kidnapped children and terrorized villages year after year. One year, a lion had come, valiantly defeating the Nian and chasing it away. Infuriated, the Nian vowed to return the following year. The villagers, now without the lion’s protection, created lion costumes that mimicked the same one that protected them. On the return of the Nian, the villagers’ efforts would successfully scare away the Nian, giving rise to lion dancing.

The lion dance is usually performed during the Chinese New Year and other traditional, cultural and religious festivals. It may also be performed at important occasions such as special collaborations with community partners.  East High School Lion Dance Team was established in 2007. They meet twice a week to perfect their craft so they can share their culture with our community. Learn more about the student club by visiting their Facebook Page.

A portion of each bag sale will be donated to the student club at Wichita East High School in Wichita, KS.

About the Artist

Hung Le is a Wichita, KS based illustrator and graphic designer. With his help, we created a coffee product, name, and art to celebrate the 2025 Lunar New Year. His design was inspired by the traditional lion dancing, often observed at special events celebrating the Lunar New Year. More information about the artist can be found at hungledesign.com.

A portion of each bag sale will be provided to Hung Le for his collaboration in our Artist Takeover Series.