As a women-led Yunnan coffee brand, SHU From Yunan, marked March with a celebration of HER, honoring the creativity of global female creators. On March 8th, we hosted our Yunnan Market of International Women’s Day special edition at Ha.aH—a women-owned art space in Barcelona—to share women’s power and Yunnan flavors.
The venue transformed into a sea of purple—from dress code to installations—honoring the symbolic color of International Women’s Day, representing wisdom, independence, and possibility.
HER Market: From Yunnan Mountains to Barcelona Streets
At the women-owned Ha.aH Art Space, we created a planet where HER creativity rules. Over 80% of the bazaar vendors were female artists and entrepreneurs: Spanish jewelry designer Maria draws inspiration from Yi silver jewelry in Yunnan, transforming geometric lines into flowing poetry; the photography exhibition "HER Lens" captures the body charm of Yunnan women, showcasing the grace of the female form in the warmth of the hearth and the intimacy of the boudoir; the ceramic workshop is inspired by the pottery traditions of Dai women in Yunnan, where participants, molding clay with their hands, engage in a dialogue with the millennium-old wisdom of women.
HER Flavor: Yunnan Taste by Women’s Magic
The air is filled with the fresh aroma of Yunnan rice noodles salad, while potato waffle and tofu sizzle on the iron griddle. Diners savor ‘wealth capture’ (chicken feet) with delight, each bite a testament to the “secret recipes” of Yunnan mothers.
At the three coffee cupping sessions, Shuxian guides guests through a tasting of Yunnan’s diverse terroirs—some detect the sweetness of wild honey, while others taste the scent of pine needles after the rain.
Bartender Zhou from Guangzhou’s ZZZ’s Coffee and Therapy House’s founder Ke Dan co created cocktails using Yunnan cold brew mixed with violet liqueur, creating the dreamy, gradient-hued Pickled Sour and Spirited Yunnanese. The edible petals adorning the glass rims come from the gardens of female florists in Barcelona.
“This drink feels like a Yunnan morning—misty, with a whisper of floral fragrance,” one guest muses.
HER Voice: Breaking the Silence
A musician from China plays the hulusi (a bamboo flute), its melodies weaving through the winding alleys of the Gothic Quarter, while the guzheng echoes beneath fingertips. Violist Yuehua joins in with an impromptu harmony, as the sounds of Yunnan mountain songs intertwine with the rare patter of Barcelona’s rain.
During the tea and sound healing session, the steam of Pu’er tea rises in sync with the vibrations of the singing bowls, evoking the atmosphere of a shamanic ritual deep in the forests of Yunnan.
A Spanish artist’s interactive installation explores the theme of women in constraint—pipes of different colors represent the ways in which language restricts women across various roles and spaces.
As one participant said, ‘I never realized how similar our pain is, and how courage can resonate across us.’”
Letters To HER
The women who attended our Yunnan Market also left Letters to Her on-site. These blessings and words of encouragement from women will come together as a source of strength, supporting more women in pursuing their dreams——
“Tienes todo lo que necesitas para ser feliz. Solo debes animarte a ir a por ello.”
“Tina, May you be more confident to embrace the greater plan ahead of life.”
"To my amazing friends, ‘the buanes’, I am so happy that we remain good friends & have such a strong relationship. I feel so lucky to have met not one but four people that are so special to me. ——Love, Rachel X."
“You are the most intelligent woman I know. You are loved in ways I know you think you might never experience. I love you. Quietly and loudly.”
“Hola, gracias por existir y hacer un trabajo para conseguir la igualdad. Como hombre, intentó darme cuenta de mis privilegios y poner atención a todo. Lo que pueda hacer para
a la mujer. Gracias por ser (trabajadores) de este”
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Empowered By Women, Enjoyed By All
From Yunnan’s mountains to Barcelona’s streets, March 2025 bloomed in purple—a celebration of women’s wisdom, creativity, and unity. Through coffee, art, and shared stories, we bridged cultures and voices harmonizing across borders.
At SHU From Yunnan, we brew more than coffee—we craft connections. Here’s to a world where every sip, every creation, and every dream is Empowered By Women, Enjoyed By All.
☕💜 The future tastes equal.
