REGION : Naungcho, Shan
ALTITUDE : 1080 MASL
VARIETAL : SL34
PROCESS : Honey

Owned and managed by Kyaw Hlaing, the Moe Htet Estate, also known as Sinoda, is a 200-acre farm in Mandalay, Myanmar. Drawing on decades of experience in government agricultural research and work with international companies, Kyaw has built a farm rooted in both scientific knowledge and practical innovation. He runs the estate with the support of agronomist U Kyaw Wan He and his right-hand man, Aung Hleing Phyo.

During harvest season, the farm employs around 100 pickers, many from nearby communities, though some travel from as far as Bagan. Seasonal workers are housed on-site, contributing to both the local economy and the growing national coffee sector.

The farm is transitioning toward organic practices, though targeted use of pesticides still occurs to manage stem borer outbreaks. One technique in use is grafting Arabica varieties onto Robusta rootstock—an approach learned through years of agronomic training. This improves nutrient uptake and resistance to disease, without compromising cup quality.

Aung Hleing Phyo also leads monthly workshops and runs a demo plot on the estate, helping local farmers improve their practices and deepen their understanding of varietals and yields. Varieties such as Costa Rica, a Catimor, yield around 3kg per tree, while SL34 and H528 offer lower yields (2.5kg) but deliver higher cup quality, particularly at higher altitudes. Insights like these will shape the farm’s future as it looks toward renovation and expansion.

A forward-thinking estate grounded in research, sustainability, and community development, delivering a unique expression of Myanmar’s emerging specialty coffee scene.