Doi Canopy

Connect With Northern Thailand's Specialty Coffee Heritage

For roasters and coffee businesses seeking authentic relationships with Thai highland producers, we provide the local expertise and connections that transform sourcing from transactional to meaningful.

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Direct producer access
Local representation
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The Challenge of Sourcing Thai Specialty Coffee

You understand that Northern Thailand produces distinctive specialty coffees, but navigating the sourcing landscape from abroad presents genuine difficulties. Language barriers, limited visibility into processing methods, and the logistics of small-lot purchases create uncertainty about what you're actually receiving.

Perhaps you've experienced the frustration of spotting promising Thai coffees at trade shows, only to find the follow-through challenging. Or you've worked with exporters who lack the granular knowledge you need about specific farms and processing decisions. The distance between your roastery and these mountain communities isn't just geographical.

When you're building a coffee program around origin relationships and distinctive profiles, these gaps matter. You need more than a supplier—you need someone who can be your eyes and ears in the hills of Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai, someone who understands both the farming communities and what matters to specialty roasters.

Local Knowledge, Roaster Perspective

We operate from Chiang Mai, living and working in the same communities that produce the coffees we help source. This isn't about having connections—it's about being part of the local coffee ecosystem while understanding what matters to roasters building specialty programs.

Farm-Level Access

Direct relationships with producers across Northern Thailand's coffee-growing regions, with regular farm visits and processing observation.

Detailed Documentation

Comprehensive information on each lot including GPS coordinates, processing dates, varietal specifics, and sensory notes from local cupping.

Ongoing Support

Seasonal updates, harvest planning, and quality feedback loops that keep your sourcing relationships active year-round.

From Uncertain Sourcing to Confident Partnerships

Before Working Together

  • Limited visibility into farm practices and processing decisions
  • Communication challenges with producers and exporters
  • Uncertainty about coffee availability and shipping timelines
  • Difficulty maintaining relationships between buying seasons

After Establishing Partnership

  • Clear understanding of each farm's approach and processing capabilities
  • Direct communication channel through local representation
  • Regular updates on harvest progress and lot availability
  • Active producer relationships with ongoing dialogue year-round

The shift isn't just about access to coffee—it's about building the foundation for sourcing relationships that can develop over years rather than remaining transactional season after season.

Experience That Matters

8+
Years in Thai Coffee

Working with Northern Thailand's specialty coffee community since 2017, building relationships and understanding across Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, and Mae Hong Son provinces.

45+
Producer Relationships

Direct connections with farming communities across Northern Thailand's coffee-growing regions, from smallholder families to established estates.

15+
Active Roaster Partnerships

Supporting specialty roasters from seven countries with their Thai sourcing, from initial sample evaluation to ongoing producer management.

Q Grader
Coffee Quality Institute

Licensed Q Arabica Grader with systematic quality evaluation training, bringing standardized sensory assessment to our sourcing work.

Our team includes both Thai coffee professionals and expatriates who've made Northern Thailand home, combining local cultural understanding with international specialty coffee experience. We navigate both worlds because we live in both.

Based in Chiang Mai's coffee community, we're active participants in the development of Thai specialty coffee rather than outside observers. This involvement shapes how we work and what we can offer to roasters seeking genuine connections in the region.

Let's Discuss Your Thai Coffee Needs

Whether you're exploring Thai coffees for the first time or looking to deepen existing relationships, we'd be glad to learn about your goals and see if we might be helpful.

We typically respond within one business day. For immediate inquiries, you can reach us at +66 53 894 217 during Chiang Mai business hours.

No Pressure, Just Conversation

We recognize that building new sourcing relationships requires trust, and trust takes time. That's why our initial conversations focus on understanding your needs and determining if we're a good fit—no obligations, no sales pressure.

Initial Discussion

A straightforward conversation about your sourcing interests and what we might offer

Sample Evaluation

If appropriate, we can arrange samples of current availability for your assessment

Move Forward Together

Only proceed when it makes sense for your program and our capabilities align

Many of our current partnerships began with exploratory conversations that led nowhere initially, then reconnected months later when timing was right. We're comfortable with that pace.

How We Support Roasters

Our services address different aspects of working with Thai specialty coffee, from initial sourcing to maintaining active producer relationships over time.

Thai highland coffee cherries being processed

Thai Highland Coffee Sourcing

Access to Northern Thailand's distinctive specialty coffees through direct producer relationships. We provide comprehensive lot documentation, seasonal updates, and export facilitation for roasters seeking Southeast Asian Arabica with unique character.

Starting from
$28 USD per kg
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Meeting with Thai coffee farmers in mountain plantation

Producer Relationship Management

Ongoing local representation for roasters maintaining direct trade partnerships with Thai farmers. We conduct farm visits, communicate quality feedback, and manage logistics to keep your relationships active year-round.

Monthly service
$650 USD per month
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Modern specialty coffee cafe in Chiang Mai

Specialty Coffee Market Entry

Consulting for international coffee businesses exploring the Thai market. We provide local knowledge and practical guidance for opening cafés, launching roasting operations, or establishing distribution in Southeast Asia.

One-time consultation
$4,200 USD
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