YANGON— Myanmar’s coffee market is growing robustly, with the country’s beans attracting increasing interest in international markets as well as locally, industry sources said. U Min Hlaing, secretary of the Myanmar Coffee Association, said demand for Myanmar coffee has surged in the past few years and it is now being exported to more than a […]
Fast-Growing Coffee Sector Looks for Extra Shot of Support From Government
August 1, 2018 by Thiha
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Switzerland to Buy Myanmar Coffee as Industry Explores New Markets for Quality Beans
April 29, 2017 by thiha
Myanmar will send 18 tons of medium-grade coffee to Switzerland this month, the latest shipment to one of several far-flung richer countries that are seen as vital to sustaining the nascent industry. It will be the second 18 ton shipment to the country, following a batch that was sent last year, the Myanmar Coffee Association […]
Coffee: You’re Making it All Wrong
December 7, 2016 by thiha
Weekend learns the art – and the science – of making the perfect cup of coffee. Despite an unrelenting stream of coffee shop openings over the past year or so, it is still surprisingly difficult to find a decent cup of coffee in Myanmar – unless, of course, your idea of decent is three-in-one. Buying […]
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Myanmar’s coffee growers bank on specialty niche
June 22, 2016 by thiha
MANDALAY, Myanmar — When Tin Win Win opened Fuji Coffee House and Restaurant in Yangon in 1996, she had to make special trips abroad to source quality coffee beans. “She used to hand carry back Brazilian and African beans and process them with a mini-roaster,” recalled her son, Thu Zaw, who now heads the family’s […]
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Myanmar Coffee Association holding 2nd Annual Coffee Cupping Competition competition
March 15, 2016 by thiha
The Myanmar Coffee Association (MCA) is holding the 2nd Annual Certified Coffee Cupping Competition in Pyin Oo Lwin from March 12-16 at the Mandalay Coffee Group Co. Ltd.’s processing plant, Anisakan, Pyin Oo Lwin, Mandalay-Lashio By-Pass Road, Mandalay Division, according to NGO Winrock International, on 14 March. Up to 60 coffee samples submitted by farmers […]
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