Lanna Pa Kha



   Here I present a bean from Lanna Coffee Co. Lanna's story can be traced back over 55 years to Richard and Marlene Mann. Considered Thailand’s coffee pioneers, Richard and Marlene ventured to Thailand in 1959 with the goal that one day the Thai Highland villages would become self-sustainable and free from the oppression of drug cartels and human traffickers that inhabited the area. The solution came in the form of a coffee plant. With the help of their son Mike, the Mann's founded The Integrated Tribal Development Program (ITDP), an organization committed to improving the lives of those in northern Thailand. ITDP slowly began partnering with one village at a time, continuing to expand their reach and impact in Thailand. Today ITDP partners with over 40 villages to grow coffee beans, with 100% of the crops owned by the villagers. Since 2010, Lanna Coffee Co. has worked alongside ITDP and the villagers to purchase that coffee, often paying beyond the Fair Trade value. Doing so allows the Thai villagers to be self-sustainable, while Lanna Coffee Co. works to further support the cause by offering this specialty coffee to the U.S. market.

   This is their Pa Kha bean. From the Lampang region & home to the Lahu tribe and Karen people, Pa Kha villagers can be traced from parts of Mongolia and China. I brewed this at my 1:12 ratio. Lanna notes flavors of blueberry, caramel, & brown sugar. This was a very nice cold brew. Pretty sure I've only had a Thailand bean maybe once or twice. Great natural bean with the brightness & tartness I love in naturals. Berry & fruity cup, with notes of blueberries & cherries & florals. Nice sweetness of dark honey. This was a very tasty bean.

   Many thanks to Bryan & Lanna for the wonderful beans. They sent out a few for me to show off to you guys, so stoked to share the rest.

Go check them out:  lannacoffeeco.com


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