PA-O

Origin: Pa-O Villages, Pinlaung, Myanmar

Roast: Filter

Producer: Behind The Leaf

Altitude: 1400 - 1500 Meters 

Varietal: Mixed Varietals

Process: Natural 

Last season, we released our first ever coffee from Myanmar and we are excited to welcome it back.

Pa-O is a naturally processed lot, from the Pa-O villages, in Pinlaung. The coffee was grown by farmers in 5 different villages, before sorting and processing at the Behind the Leaf mill. The profile is deep, and fruity, with a sweet, jammy character that is beautifully balanced.

Sourced from the Pinlaung region of Myanmar, the PA-O lot is produced by Behind The Leaf and roasted by The Barn. This coffee is composed of mixed varietals grown at an elevation of 1400–1500 masl. As a natural-processed coffee, the cherries are dried with the fruit intact, a technique that often imparts a heavier body and pronounced sweetness to the final cup. You can learn more about how different processing methods influence the character of a coffee to better understand the jammy and fruity profile presented here. When evaluating the specific nuances of this lot, referencing a flavor wheel can be a helpful tool for identifying the deep, sweet notes that define this particular harvest. By focusing on the intersection of regional terroir and careful post-harvest handling, this coffee offers a distinct look at the emerging specialty landscape in Myanmar.