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What is the city of Pu’er in Yunnan famous for? Pu’er tea, of course. It’s one of the most important Chinese teas. But did you know that Pu’er is also the coffee capital of China?

The city has the perfect weather conditions for growing coffee. As a result, it has long been a top coffee bean producer in China. In 1892, a Frenchman planted the first coffee seed (种子) in a local village. In 1988, coffee farming was brought to Pu’er. Today, coffee growing is a huge industry there.

But Pu’er is not just about growing coffee beans. It’s also a place for coffee lovers to experience the whole coffee production. Hands-on activities include everything from picking and drying beans to brewing (煮) and tasting coffee.

At the Elephant Coffee House, you can enjoy a cup while watching Asian elephants walk freely. Such a special mix is nice. “It seems like another planet,” says Huang Daxiang, a coffee lover.

Visitors can also try their hand at making coffee soap at other houses. Pu’er also hosts coffee-themed events, such as coffee brewing competitions. You can try different coffee tastes and meet people from all over the world. That’s what being a famous coffee city is all about.