{"product_id":"society-coffee-vietnam-coffee-competition-coffee-lộc-rừng-catimor-cm-washed","title":"Society Coffee Vietnam Coffee Competition Coffee -  Lộc Rừng Catimor CM washed","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"zp8uy2\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"zp8uy2\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"zp8uy2\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"zp8uy2\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSociety Coffee Vietnam Coffee Competition Coffee -  Lộc Rừng Catimor CM washed\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003eRoast Level: Medium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003eOrigin: Vietnam\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003eTasting Notes: \u003cspan\u003ePineapple \u0026amp; Pink Grapefruit | Cocoa nibs | Rosemarry aftertaste\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMore Info\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"lexxy-content__bold\"\u003eThis is Vietnam Catimor—reimagined. Special lot for Vietnam National Barista Championship 2026\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot the Vietnam most people expect. Not commodity. Not predictable. Used by \u003cspan class=\"lexxy-content__bold\"\u003eNguyễn Hoàng Thiên, \u003c\/span\u003ea young barista who works at Hummingbird Cafe, Ho Chi Min City, with this coffee, he placed 2nd in Vietnam National Barista Championship 2026.\u003cbr\u003eThis is\u003cspan class=\"lexxy-content__bold\"\u003e Lộc Rừng \u003c\/span\u003e—a new generation of producers pushing boundaries, rethinking what Catimor can be, and quietly shifting the narrative of Vietnamese coffee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"lexxy-content__bold\"\u003eOrigin \u0026amp; People\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrown in \u003cspan class=\"lexxy-content__bold\"\u003eĐưng K’Nớ Village\u003c\/span\u003e in Vietnam’s Central Highlands, Loc Rung sits around \u003cspan class=\"lexxy-content__bold\"\u003e1500~1900 MASL\u003c\/span\u003e, where cooler temperatures and misty conditions slow down cherry development and build structure into the cup. The farms here are run by local ethnic communities, many of whom rely on coffee as their main livelihood. What’s different is the approach—\u003cspan class=\"lexxy-content__bold\"\u003esustainable farming, organic inputs, and a focus on soil health and biodiversity\u003c\/span\u003e rather than yield alone. Loc Rung itself translates loosely to \u003cem class=\"lexxy-content__italic\"\u003e“gift from the forest”\u003c\/em\u003e—and that ethos shows in how the land is treated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"lexxy-content__bold\"\u003eProcessing – Where It Gets Interesting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a \u003cspan class=\"lexxy-content__bold\"\u003eCarbonic Maceration Washed\u003c\/span\u003e lot picked at 1900masl and only produced especially for Thien from Hummingbird Coffee to used for his 2026 Vietnam National Barista Championship. Whole cherries are first sealed in a controlled, CO₂-rich environment—an oxygen-free fermentation that shifts the microbial activity and builds \u003cspan class=\"lexxy-content__bold\"\u003emore complex acids, esters, and fruit expression\u003c\/span\u003e. After this stage, the coffee is fully washed—removing the fruit and locking in clarity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThink of it as the best of both worlds: \u003cspan class=\"lexxy-content__bold\"\u003ethe structure and cleanliness of a washed coffee, with the depth and intensity of experimental fermentation. \u003c\/span\u003eThis kind of processing is still relatively new in Vietnam—but farms like Loc Rung are leaning into it with precision.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"lexxy-content__bold\"\u003eIn This Cup\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCatimor—when handled well—can be surprisingly expressive. Here, the carbonic process adds a layer of fruit-driven complexity, while the washed finish keeps everything in balance. It’s vibrant, but not messy. Experimental, but still controlled.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"lexxy-content__bold\"\u003eBrewing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBest as filter if you want to explore its layered profile—V60 or Kalita will bring out the fruit and clarity. As espresso, expect something a bit more playful—bright, slightly wild, but still grounded by structure. Vietnam Loc Rung Catimor CM Washed is a glimpse into the future of Southeast Asian coffee. Clean. Progressive. And just getting started.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eBREWING METHOD\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 171.062px; height: 19px;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 242.938px; height: 19px;\"\u003eIn\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 242.938px; height: 19px;\"\u003eOut\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 242.938px; height: 19px;\"\u003eExtract\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 171.062px; height: 19px;\"\u003eEspresso\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 242.938px; height: 19px;\"\u003e16g - 17g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 242.938px; height: 19px;\"\u003e28g - 30g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 242.938px; height: 19px;\"\u003e22 - 25 sec\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 171.062px; height: 19px;\"\u003eFilter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 242.938px; height: 19px;\"\u003e16g - 17g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 242.938px; height: 19px;\"\u003e280g - 300g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 242.938px; height: 19px;\"\u003e2:30 - 2:45 min\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Society Coffee","offers":[{"title":"125g tin \/ Whole Bean","offer_id":45328232546486,"sku":"MISSING_SKU","price":29.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250g bag \/ Whole Bean","offer_id":45328232579254,"sku":"SCR-SOC-02","price":40.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1kg bag \/ Whole Bean","offer_id":45328232612022,"sku":"SCR-SOC-02","price":125.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0266\/9943\/2024\/files\/2026SingleTinwithTastingCard_Catimor.png?v=1785975346","url":"https:\/\/www.thecoffeecollective.co.nz\/products\/society-coffee-vietnam-coffee-competition-coffee-l%e1%bb%99c-r%e1%bb%abng-catimor-cm-washed","provider":"The Coffee Collective","version":"1.0","type":"link"}