Thailand Doi Saket

You can tell from the outset that Beanspire faced an uphill battle, but they are still producing exceptional coffee. Like our friends at Cedro Alto, who provide most of our Colombian coffees, Beanspire is a Thai-only collective working hands-on with farmers to help them access international specialty markets. At Mostra, instead of focusing on self-promotion through specific trade types or certifications, we prioritize making the biggest impact by sourcing the best coffee available. Doi Saket, located in Chiang Mai province, is Thailand's oldest coffee-growing area. In the late 1970s, the first Arabica trees, part of the Thai King's opium replacement program, were planted here and have never been replaced by higher-yield cultivars like in many other regions. As a result, heirloom varieties, particularly Typica, are still prevalent in many old farms. The coffee trees are 30-40 years old, older than the farmers! We aim to show the farmers that there are people who appreciate and are willi