This coffee is grown and processed by farmer Betu in Maejantai village, Chiang Rai, Thailand, at an altitude of 1,300 meters. The coffee is grown alongside temperate fruits like peaches, plums, and cherries, as well as wild forest trees. It is a washed process coffee, resulting in a flavor profile characterized by notes of sage, pear, and stone fruit. This light roast coffee offers a clean and bright cup profile.
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.
