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Shan Highlands, Myanmar
Shan Highlands, Myanmar
Shan Highlands, Myanmar
- Elevated limestone plateau
- Tea and coffee cultivation
- Cool tropical climate
- Ethnically diverse farming traditions
Known for
The Shan Highlands are known for tea, coffee, fruits, traditional fermented tea culture and diverse mountain farming communities.
Terroir
The Shan Plateau consists of broad uplands, limestone hills and valleys with cooler conditions than Myanmar's central lowlands. Seasonal rainfall and elevation support tea, coffee, fruits and spices.
Cultivation
Cultivation is highly varied across a large and culturally diverse region. Tea may be grown for both beverages and fermented leaf products. Political, legal and supply-chain risks require particularly careful due diligence.