This coffee features the SCATH 01 variety, a special cultivar introduced to Thailand by the Specialty Coffee Association of Thailand in 2016 from Ego's farm in Indonesia. The variety is characterized by bronze-colored shoots, elongated red cherries, and distinctive white floral notes. Grown by farmer Ader in Maejantai village, Thailand, at 1,300-1,350 meters above sea level over 9 years. Processed using the honey method, this light roast coffee offers flavor notes of jasmine, night jasmine, peach, honey, and white tea.
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.