Thailand—Doi Wiang Natural ($5.95/lb)

Tasting notes Raspberry jam, raisin Cupping Scorecard 88 / 100 General roasting guidelines Good for Espresso Yes Region Details Chiang Mai Province Tribe Lahu Farmer Apo Family Farm Process Natural Harvest Season / Year 2020 Altitude 1,700m Cultivars Arabica Certifications ITDF Certified Grade N/A Description This Natural Process Doi Wiang green coffee comes from the Chiang Mai Province in northern Thailand. Home to some 150 people (most of whom are Chinese transplants), Doi Wiang sits atop mountainous terrain underneath the shadows of tall Teak trees. Chiang Mai has long been known for coffee production, though only recently, during this so-called third-wave, have coffee cultivation techniques and education taken the leap. Many enmeshed in the green coffee scene have circled Chiang Mai on the map as a region to closely watch in the coming years. The mild tropical temperatures and low humidity make the Chiang Mai highlands an ideal place to cultivate coffee. Slowly, more and