FLAVOUR PROFILE
Caramel, Mandarin, Honey, Black Tea
REGION
Shan Region, Myanmar
PARTNERSHIP
Since 2018
ELEVATION
1200 -1550m
PROCESS
Washed
VARIETY
Catuai
MYANMAR PA’O
Espresso Roast
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A BIT ABOUT THIS COFFEE
This coffee is grown by smallholder ethnic minority farmers across a handful of villages in the Southern Shan region of eastern Myanmar. Each family has approximately 1-3 acres and interplants their organic coffee gardens with shade trees and other food crops. We’ve been buying and loving this coffee for 8 years & it’s totally lovely and agreeable as ever.
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WHY YOU'LL LOVE IT
A pleasantly smooth, sweet and well-balanced washed coffee.
In the cup, a delightful harmony of caramel and light, honey-like flavours is balanced by pleasant sweet citrus and a subtle hint of tea.
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HOW TO BREW
We love it as: Espresso
Also great as: Plunger, Stovetop
Brewing Espresso? Try: 21g Dose 45g Yield Time 27-30 seconds
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THE STORY
Small rural villages with big potential! We began buying coffee from this part of Myanmar 7 years ago. It was our third origin and buying relationship. The growers here predominantly belong to the Pa’O ethnic minority group. They have been mentored in agronomy from Winrock International (NGO) and now have ongoing support from local Q-grade, Q-processing accredited mentors. These farmers are doing a spectacular job, and we're so stoked to share their unique coffee.
In Myanmar, though coffee has been grown on a small scale for a long time, cultivation generally commenced in the 1980s with the government’s opium eradication program.
Despite many ongoing political challenges, the coffee quality from Myanmar is a standout. In a part of the world that often faces political and social challenges, we are grateful to be able to buy their coffee, maintain our support and share it with you.
