This coffee is from the village of Saw Ae in Omkoi, Chiang Mai, Thailand. Produced by Tar (Witt Chanprasert) who works with local communities to develop coffee cultivation and processing. The coffee is processed using the Honey method and grown at an elevation of 1,200-1,300 meters above sea level. The variety is Catimor. The flavor profile features lingering sweetness with honey and pomelo notes.
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.