Akha

Akha Coffee – Semi-Washed from Doi Pangkhon

100% Arabica – Semi-washed process – Chiang Rai, Thailand

Discover the excellence of coffee grown by the Akha community in the remote mountains of Doi Pangkhon , northern Thailand. At 1,250–1,500 meters above sea level , these coffee trees thrive in a naturally protected environment, conducive to gentle and respectful cultivation.

The cultivated varieties – Catuai, Typica, Chiang Mai – are carefully selected for their aromatic balance. The semi-washed processing , mastered by local producers, allows for a combination of clarity and smoothness in the cup, while maintaining a beautiful complexity.

☕ Cup profile :
This coffee reveals a gourmet and intense cup , dominated by notes of milk chocolate , hazelnut , and a subtle caramelized touch .
Its silky texture and natural roundness make it a coffee perfectly suited to espresso extraction , where it reveals all its depth.

🌿 Learning to the rhythm of the mountains
To understand this coffee, we chose to spend several days with the Akha community , to share their daily lives, their meals, their gestures, their silences.
A moment out of time , rich in exchanges and learning, where we were able to observe each stage, from sorting the cherries to drying, while respecting traditions and the land.

💛 A human and lasting commitment
Here, each coffee tree is cared for like an heirloom , each harvest is the fruit of collective work marked by patience and pride.
Akha producers, faithful to sustainable agriculture , make this coffee much more than a product: a symbol of identity , transmission and resilience .

Café Akha is the story of a people, a place and an encounter.
A powerful, generous and sincere coffee — to be savored as an espresso to capture its full soul.

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Variety : Arabica Typica, Catimor, Catura, Geisha
Origin : Chiang Rai, Thailand
Altitude : 1,200 – 1,300 m
Processing Method : Semi-Washed
Producers : Chiang Rai Artisanal Farms
Roasting : Medium
Aromatic profile : Yellow fruit, cocoa, chocolate