This yellow honey microlot from Doi Pangkhon showcases the craftsmanship of the Merlaeku family, an Akha hilltribe group. Cherries were selectively harvested, pulped with partial mucilage removal, and dried on raised beds. The result is a clean, textured cup with pleasant, rustic notes. Grown at 1,250–1,450 meters altitude in Chiang Rai, Thailand, featuring Chiang Mai, Typica, and SJ133 varietals.
Founded in 2013 by Beverly and Sam Magtanong, Jelynn Malone, and Mike Arquines, Mostra Coffee began in Beverly's kitchen experimenting with coffees from InterAmerican Coffee before expanding through public cuppings at Abnormal Wine Company. Growing from that humble garage operation in 4S Ranch to multiple San Diego locations, Mostra has become a woman owned, immigrant owned, minority owned, and disabled veteran owned business that earned recognition as a multiple award winning roastery. The company's growth trajectory demonstrates how passion and community support can transform a kitchen experiment into a thriving specialty coffee enterprise.
