Pu’er Coffee

 At dawn, when the first golden light pierces through the mist and spills over the coffee-scented hills of Pu’er, each cherry on the coffee trees glimmers with dewdrops—full, radiant, and quietly awaiting harvest. As the “Coffee Capital of China,” Pu’er has, in recent years, drawn upon its rich natural endowment and let innovation take root in its soil. Through technology-driven transformation, the city has elevated its coffee industry—strengthening the value chain, extending sustainability, and reinventing its place in the green economy. What has emerged is not merely an industry, but a living example of how nature and innovation can thrive together. From “Relying on the Weather” to “Smart Farming”: Technology Strengthens the Roots In the Ning’er County Demonstration Park for High-Quality Specialty Coffee, the hum of intelligent irrigation blends with the soft rustle of leaves. Drip systems and smart sensors form a living “neural network,” where real-time temperature and humid...