This coffee is a rare Orange Phanokkok variety, believed to be Orange Bourbon, grown in the Maejantai village of Chiang Rai, Thailand, at an altitude of 1,250 to 1,300 meters. Processed using the natural method, this light roast coffee offers a vibrant flavor profile characterized by notes of orange juice, tropical fruit, pink guava, and magnolia.
Lee Ayu Chuepa established Akha Ama in 2010 as a social enterprise connecting his Akha hilltribe village to the global specialty coffee market. The roastery transforms coffee from 30 local farmers using sustainable, organic practices while ensuring fair compensation that ranks among the world's highest for producers.