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From Zheng He's voyages to a cup of coffee: Yunnan links the world

Updated: 2026-04-17 | China Bound

Four international students from Yunnan Agricultural University recently gathered at Kunming Jiannanshan Cafe for a unique coffee tasting experience. They explored an innovative brew that blends spices brought back by 15th-century mariner Zheng He with flower-fermented coffee. More than just a feast for the taste buds, this coffee tasting event serves as a cultural bridge, sharing the historical connection between Yunnan province and Zheng He, and showcasing the unique charm of Chinese coffee to the world.