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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
Coffee & Tea Shop
111 Brook St., Suite G3, Scarsdale, NY 10583
Tel: (914)881-9188
IG & FB: @theformosacoffee
Hours:
Monday-Friday 8am-5pm
Saturday-Sunday 9am-5pm