Hoàng Hôn, Filter - Vietnam

Located in Đưng K'Nớ, in the Lạc Dương district of Vietnam's Lâm Đồng province, Lộc Rừng works with local farming communities in a remote highland landscape surrounded by the native forests of Núi Bà Bidoup. Sitting at approximately 1,500 masl, the village is often hidden beneath thick mountain fog, earning it the nickname 'the invisible village'.

Coffee is central to the livelihoods of the region's K'Ho communities, with more than 800 hectares cultivated across smallholder farms. Lộc Rừng works directly with local producers, building long-term relationships and providing knowledge and resources to support quality and more sustainable farming practices. Its own nursery, established in 2023, grows and distributes Arabica seedlings to help strengthen local production and improve harvest resilience.

The region has a long history of Arabica cultivation, dating back to its introduction during the nineteenth century. While Vietnam is widely recognised for its Robusta production, Arabica has continued to thrive in the highlands of Lạc Dương, where altitude, volcanic soils and a favourable climate support traditional varieties including Typica, Bourbon and Caturra. Today, many K'Ho farmers are also returning to more traditional agricultural practices, incorporating shade trees, organic composting and intercropping to restore soil health and support the surrounding ecosystem.

Its distinctive processing method begins with five days of anaerobic fermentation in large stainless-steel tanks, saturated with CO₂ to maintain an oxygen-free environment. The coffee is then dried on raised beds for up to 20 days.

The result is a complex and expressive cup, with vibrant tropical fruit character and a lingering sweetness, reflecting both the distinctive processing approach and the unique highland landscape from which it comes.

• Region: Đưng KNớ - Lộc Rừng
• Country: Vietnam
• Elevation: 1,800 masl
• Variety: Bourbon, Catimor, Typica
• Process: Natural Carbonic Maceration

Available in 250g bags.