Cherries | Coronation Grape | Black Tea
A clean, juicy cup from one of Myanmar’s most promising origins. Grown at 1,353 meters by 13 producers in the Danu village of Da La Pin, this natural-processed Catuai delivers standout notes of cherries, coronation grape, and black tea. The village’s name—meaning “palm tree”—reflects its unique highland landscape, where palms are an unexpected but striking feature. With a short but impressive history in specialty coffee since 2018, Da La Pin continues to shine as a vibrant addition to the Shwe Taung Thu cooperative’s growing legacy.
250g bag. Roasted in Toronto, Ontario.
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Myanmar’s coffee story is fascinating and unexpected. While coffee was first introduced in the late 19th century during British colonial rule, it didn’t take off until much later. For decades, Myanmar’s Shan State was known more for poppy farming and opium production than for coffee. But in the early 2000s, efforts to combat opium cultivation sparked a shift. International development programs and the government encouraged farmers to transition to coffee as a sustainable alternative crop, and the high-altitude regions like Ywangan and Pyin Oo Lwin turned out to be perfect for Arabica production.
Initially, Myanmar’s coffee was grown for local consumption, but the specialty coffee movement put the country on the global map. Producers embraced natural and honey processing, resulting in coffees with vibrant acidity, fruity sweetness, and distinct flavour profiles that stand out on the world stage.
Today, Myanmar’s coffee industry is thriving, exporting over 83,000 bags (approximately 5,000 tons) of coffee annually. And based on how tasty these cups are, this is likely just the start.
The village only started producing and selling specialty coffee in 2018, yet this lot already showcases impressive clarity, structure, and fruit complexity. They're a a tiny group of 13 producers in a village named after a three-story-tall palm tree—a rare sight in the mountains of Shan State. That unexpected mix of tropical plant life and highland terroir makes for unexpected delicious cup.
