Myanmar - Green Land

• Region Pyin Oo Lwin Mandalay
• Growing altitude 1100 - 1250msl
• Varietals Costa Rica, SL34
• Process Washed, Natural, Honey
• Taste notes Cloves, Dried Fruit, Chocolate Liqueur

Rooted in the Hills of Pyin Oo Lwin

This distinctive coffee comes from the misty highlands of Pyin Oo Lwin, a scenic town in eastern Myanmar known for its botanical gardens and colonial charm. Founded in 1999 by U Sai Wan Maing after selling his rubber plantation, Green Land Coffee has grown into one of the country's largest and most pioneering coffee farms.

Set at 1,150 masl on the Shan plateau—part of the Indo-Malayan mountain system—the farm flourishes among erythrina trees that dot the landscape with vibrant orange-red blossoms and enrich the soil with nitrogen. These natural conditions are ideal for nurturing exceptional coffee.

Big Vision, Bigger Growth

What began as just 30 acres quickly expanded to over 450 acres, now home to more than 580,000 coffee trees. The main variety is a Costa Rican Catimor (locally called “Costa Rica”), while SL34 makes up about 10% of the farm. U Sai Wan continues to explore the potential of Yellow Bourbon, Caturra, and Catuai to diversify and improve cup quality.

Shade is a double-edged sword—beautiful but sometimes too dense for optimal coffee yields. Older trees are beginning to show signs of rust, and these areas are now a key focus for regeneration. On average, each acre produces around 300kg of green coffee. But there’s more than one valuable crop here—macadamia trees, used for shade, yield nuts that are even more profitable than coffee.

Community in Every Cup

Green Land supports a dedicated team of around 15 full-time workers, scaling up to 100 during harvest. Most days, you’ll find about 50 people tending the farm. While the estate has its own wet and dry mills, they often collaborate with exporter Mandalay Coffee Group for higher-spec processing facilities to ensure top quality.

Every cup of Green Land coffee carries the spirit of Myanmar's hills, the strength of a bold vision, and the care of a committed community. It’s more than just coffee—it’s a story of growth, resilience, and sustainability in every brew.