Torch

2015

Setting the Stage

Established the first training lab in Puér, Yunnan, and opened the first Torch Cafe in Spain, marking the beginning of our global expansion

2016

New Ventures and Initiatives

Launched the first Robusta processing station in Hainan, China, expanding Torch's role in coffee production, and in October, opened Curate Coffee Collective as a creative hub for coffee innovation and community..

2017

Growth and Recognition

Opened the first Torch Cafe in China in March, and by May, became the Country's first official lead organization of the Sustainable Coffee Institute (SCI), solidifying Torch's role as a leader in coffee Education..

2018

Training without Borders

Trainees from more than 20 countries and regions came to Torch for training, reflecting the growing global recognition of its expertise and commitment to coffee education

2019

Empowering Farmers

Launched the Mountain Man Project - a project aiming to support farmers in improving the coffee processing practices and enhance the quality of the produced coffees..

2020

Expanding knowledge and Collaboration

From 201 to 2020, Torch consistently provided the coffee industry with a steady stream of certified Q Arabica Graders, and in April, partnered with industry leaders to deliver advanced technical training, reinforcing its role in shaping global coffee expertise..

2021

Driving Innovation and Growth

Processed more than 400 tons of green coffee including 300 tons honey processed beans to Luckin Coffee, moreover in the same year organized the first Yunnan Coffee Flavor Map, where 90 Q-Graders evaluating 320 samples and published the findings, and set a record by delivering more than 40 training courses in a single year..

2022

Forging Global Partnership

2020 was marked by multiple key activities including becoming the official coffee consultant for Post Coffee, establishing the Torch Coffee Roasting Factory in Puér, opening a branch in Guatemala, signing an agreement with COTTI Coffee for Consulting, Training, and R&D, and organizing the second edition of the Yunnan Coffee Flavor Map

2023

Breaking New Grounds

Completed the Torch coffee Farm facilities in Puér with a school and Cafe, organized the third Yunnan Coffee Flavor Map in Shanghai with 800 Q graders, produced over 200 tons of green coffee for roasters around the world, hosted the highest number of Q Arabica courses globally, and continued expanding through training, consulting, and product innovation..

2024

Expanding Across Continents

Carried out major expansions, including organizing the 4th Yunnan Flavor Map in China with 600 Q graders, opening the Torch Kenya Lab, initiating the first green coffee exports from Kenya, and expanding Yunnan green coffee exports to the USA, Middle east and Europe

2025

New Horizons in the Middle East

Opened the Torch Coffee Lab in Saudi Arabia, paving the way for new opportunities in training and innovation across the Middle East market