產區地理與風土：南撣邦紅土高原的純淨滋味
瓦湳 (Ywangan) 位於緬甸東部南撣邦 (Shan State)，坐落於海拔約 1,300 公尺的紅土高原地帶。此地長年務農、幾乎沒有重工業污染，土壤與環境具備無毒栽種的天然條件，是瓦湳咖啡風味乾淨純粹的重要基礎。
山區終年雲霧繚繞、日照時間短、日夜溫差大，這些氣候條件讓咖啡櫻桃有更長的成熟時間，造就了瓦湳咖啡層次豐富、甜感明亮且帶有茶感尾韻的獨特風味。當地以丹努 (Danu) 少數民族為種植主力，並有 Pa-O、Shan 等民族參與，與中部媚苗山 (Pyin Oo Lwin) 並列為緬甸咖啡的兩大核心產區。
品種與後製工藝
瓦湳產區的小農種植品種多元，其中以 Catuai 為主力 (約佔八成)，另有約二成的 S-795，並混植哥斯達黎加 T8667、Caturra、San Ramon 等品種。玬那卡咖啡 (Thanaka Coffee) 採購當地新鮮咖啡櫻桃，並委託擁有百年歷史的處理廠進行水洗、日曬、黑蜜處理等多種工藝，呈現豐富多樣的風味。
產區發展沿革
自 2014 年起，瓦湳產區持續與國際組織 Winrock International 合作，咖啡品質逐年提升。2019 年與 AMAYAR Coffee 處理廠結緣後，因雙方在女力領導、與國際市場接軌、以及重視咖啡教育等理念上高度吻合，促成長期的堅實合作。玬那卡咖啡秉持公平貿易與友善環境，讓品牌成長與瓦湳咖啡產業的發展同步並進。
少數民族女性的力量：從田間到國際舞台
在瓦湳產區，女性扮演了極為關鍵的角色。過去咖啡市場與她們幾乎無關，如今她們已是合作社的主理人、杯測師、品質顧問與莊園主。
玬那卡咖啡長期支持女性產區合作，推動經濟自主與技術培訓。杯中那細膩的層次感，不僅反映了土壤的純淨，更蘊含了當地婦女從採摘、挑選到處理過程中投入的耐心與用心。正如一位瓦湳女性農民所言：「這是我第一次知道，我們的咖啡可以到國際的舞台上。」
風味輪廓介紹
- 綠地水洗：帶有白花、檸檬、桃子酸、蜂蜜與紅糖氣息。尾韻酸值明亮，非常適合喜愛酸感的朋友。
- 綠地日曬：充滿花香、蜂蜜甜、柑橘與百香果等豐富水果風味。風味平易近人，是初次接觸精品咖啡者的首選。
- 黑蜜處理：口感圓潤滑順，帶有堅果、柑橘與奶油的甜感。
- 國家冠軍水洗：充滿柑橘、李子與烏龍茶香，尾韻帶有砂糖橘與麥芽糖感，延續了 2016 年杯測冠軍的品質精神。
每一杯來自瓦湳的咖啡，都承載著高山風土、小農合作、女力領導，以及玬那卡咖啡長年深耕產區的承諾。我們相信，精品咖啡真正的價值，來自於陪伴產區一起成長。
Origin Geography & Terroir: The Pure Flavor of the Southern Shan Red Soil Plateau
Ywangan is located in Shan State, eastern Myanmar, nestled on a red-soil plateau at an altitude of approximately 1,300 meters. With a long history of agriculture and virtually no heavy industrial pollution, its soil and natural environment provide pristine conditions for chemical-free, toxin-free cultivation—forming the crucial foundation for Ywangan coffee’s clean and pure profile.
Engulfed in mountain mist year-round, the region experiences short daily sunlight hours and wide diurnal temperature swings. These climate conditions allow coffee cherries to mature slowly, developing rich layers, bright sweetness, and a distinctive tea-like lingering finish. Cultivation is primarily driven by the Danu ethnic minority alongside the Pa-O and Shan peoples, standing alongside Pyin Oo Lwin as one of Myanmar’s two core coffee-producing pillars.
Varieties & Post-Harvest Craftsmanship
Smallholders in Ywangan cultivate diverse varieties, with Catuai serving as the mainstay (approx. 80%), alongside S-795 (approx. 20%), and mixed plantings of Costa Rican T8667, Caturra, and San Ramon. Thanaka Coffee sources fresh, local coffee cherries and partners with a century-old processing mill to execute washed, natural, and black honey processes, showcasing a vibrant array of flavor spectrums.
Origin History & Development
Since 2014, the Ywangan region has continuously collaborated with the international NGO Winrock International, leading to year-over-year quality improvements. In 2019, Thanaka forged a bond with the AMAYAR Coffee mill. The two teams aligned seamlessly on shared values: women’s leadership, international market integration, and a deep commitment to coffee education—paving the way for a solid, long-term partnership. By upholding fair trade principles and eco-friendly practices, Thanaka Coffee ensures brand growth advances hand-in-hand with the local coffee industry.
Empowering Minority Women: From the Field to the Global Stage
Women play a pivotal role in Ywangan. Where once the coffee market had little connection to their lives, today they serve as cooperative leaders, cuppers, quality consultants, and estate owners.
Thanaka Coffee is committed to supporting women-led origin partnerships, fostering economic independence and technical training. The subtle complexity in every cup reflects not only the purity of the soil, but also the patience and dedication poured in by local women—from harvesting and hand-sorting to final processing. As one Ywangan female farmer expressed: "This is the first time I realized our coffee could reach the international stage."
Flavor Profiles
- Greenland Washed: Notes of white flowers, lemon, peach acidity, honey, and brown sugar. Features a bright, vibrant acidity—perfect for high-acidity coffee lovers.
- Greenland Natural: Bursting with floral aromas, honey sweetness, citrus, and rich tropical fruit flavors like passionfruit. Highly approachable, making it the top pick for those new to specialty coffee.
- Black Honey: Round and velvety mouthfeel with sweetness reminiscent of nuts, citrus, and butter.
- National Champion Washed: Brimming with citrus, plum, and oolong tea aromatics, finishing with notes of mandarin orange and maltose. It carries forward the proud quality legacy of the 2016 Cupping Champion.
Every cup of coffee from Ywangan carries the highland terroir, smallholder collaboration, female empowerment, and Thanaka Coffee’s long-standing commitment to the origin. We believe that the true value of specialty coffee lies in growing together with the community at origin.
