La Dama is a coffee washing facility created in 2018 by two leaders of Myanmar's specialty coffee scene: Su Nandar Linn and Thi Ha Gyawalie. The only man at La Dama!
Both have experience managing family coffee farms, but they have joined forces to support and advocate for the efforts of women producers in the Ywangan region. Nandar Linn, a certified Q Grader, is committed to developing the coffee industry through the "La Dama" washing station.
THE CAR WASH STATION
This coffee has been grown and processed exclusively by women in the village of Nwar Ban Gyi, southern Myanmar. A small group of women produce and process the finest coffee beans in the region. A total of 51 women work at the "La Dama" washing station.
The washing station is known for its limited-edition batches produced exclusively by women. They use different processes, such as washed, natural, and honey processes.
THE GRAINS
Origin: YwanganRoast: Espresso
Wash Station: The Lady
Altitude: 1,075 meters above sea level
Variety: SL28
Benefit: Washing
Tasting notes: Enzymatic fragrance of red fruits. Sweet coffee, with caramel notes, chocolatey texture
THE IMPORTER
Based in London, Indochina Coffee works directly with producers in Southeast Asia to supply their beans to roasters in the UK and Europe.
Shirani, co-founder of Indochina Coffee's mother is Filipino and Sri Lankan. This inspired her to delve deeper into coffee production in Asia, leading her to become a Q Grader. We met her at the last in-person London Coffee Festival. This encounter opened up a whole new world for us. New origins to share with you!
THE RECIPE
We offer these guidelines to help you develop a recipe, but keep in mind that it may vary depending on the machine, mill, and water you use.*
I N 20 grams of coffee
OUT 320 ml in cup
Time between vertigo 30 seconds.
Water temperature 93ºC
Water 90 ppm