LAY YWA
COFFEE
From earth to cup
From highlands of southern Shan state, Ywangan region, we partner with smallholder farmers to bring you one of the world's finest single origin beans while empowering local communities through our value chain program.
ABOUT US
We are a collective of coffee enthusiasts dedicated to sustainable farming practices and empowering local communities. Our value chain program ensures that smallholder farmers receive fair compensation while maintaining the highest quality standards.
Through direct partnership with 200 families from our home village, we are trying to create a transparent supply chain that benefits everyone—from the farmer to your cup. Our cooperative model gives farmers access to better processing facilities, training, and global market.
OUR COFFEE Profiles
MILD & MELLOW
Bright, highly aromatic cups with citrus zest, jasmine scent, and sparkling tropical fruit acidity.
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SMOOTH & BALANCED
Perfect sensory harmony. Notes of sweet butterscotch, toasted nuts, and direct sugar cane honey.
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DARK & RICH
Deep, bold, and indulgent. Showcasing baking cocoa, molasses undertones, and a long smoky finish.
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VALUE CHAIN PROGRAM
Our unique direct partnership approach addresses the challenges faced by smallholder farmers, helping them enhance crop yields and organic quality while promoting sustainable value chains that enable them to capture higher shares of final export prices.
BETTER FARMING
Providing field-level agronomy, organic fertilizers, and business training through local specialty coordinators.
BETTER PROCESSING
Financing advanced micro-wet mills, solar drying tables, and precision processing toolkits.
BETTER SUPPLY CHAINS
Establishing direct, transparent digital weighing transactions, bypassing local intermediaries entirely.
BETTER STANDARDS
Securing certified organic cultivation guidelines and transparent microtrace record books.
AVERAGE INCOME INCREASE
Empowering Ywangan family growers with fair directly negotiated profits.
OUR PRODUCTS
Orange Blossom • Manuka Honey
Ywangan Honey Process
Blueberry Jam • Strawberry Candy
Shan Highlands Natural
Caramel Toffee • Milk Chocolate
Colombian Supremo Premium Selection
Blackcurrant • Dark Plum
Kenya AA Deep Reserve
Testimonials
WHAT THEY SAY
"The quality and consistency of Lay Ywa coffee is absolutely unmatched. Knowing that my purchase directly supports and empowers smallholder farming families in Ywangan makes every cup and bean more meaningful to our customers."
MARIA SANTOS
Specialty Coffee Shop Owner — Singapore
LATEST NEWS
Discover the secrets behind creating perfect silky latte art and learn how our baristas train for years to master this beautiful craft of frothing and micro-foaming.
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An inside look at our rigorous coffee cupping and quality control process that ensures only the highest scoring beans carry the Lay Ywa name.
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How our Value Chain program has boosted smallholder sugarcane-to-coffee conversions, leading to a massive 40% income increase for families.
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