18 - Gû Buâ Kak Estate - Taiwan 2024

Gû Buâ Kak Estate, led by Chen Bing-Hong, exemplifies agricultural revival in Taiwan's Alishan region. After achieving success in urban settings, Chen returned to his roots to revitalize his ancestral land, integrating over 1,000 coffee trees with tea and other crops.

Facing the challenges of climate change, Gû Buâ Kak Estate employs innovative strategies to enhance coffee quality and yield. By selecting resilient varieties and utilizing climate data analysis, Chen has produced award-winning beans, including 2nd place in the 2024 Alishan Coffee Estate Competition for washed coffee.

In addition to coffee cultivation, the estate is dedicated to environmental conservation. Chen participates in a program for the endangered mountain sparrow, creating habitats and raising community awareness through educational initiatives. Gû Buâ Kak Estate represents a vision of renewal and sustainable agriculture, blending exceptional coffee production with ecological stewardship.