Some coffee plantations use water wheels to turn the natural flow of water into electricity, It is a simple way to use the natural resources around the farm.

Healthy soil is at the heart of good coffee. Learn how farmers care for their soil and choose coffee varieties that are well suited to the land they grow in.

Walk through local farms and experience how farmers work their land, from coffee plants to the surrounding landscape. Explore the bush, hike through the mountains, and see what life on a coffee farm is really like.

Follow coffee from seed to cup and discover what happens along the way. Learn about the anatomy of the coffee fruit, and see how it develops through growing, harvesting, and processing.

Slow down and enjoy coffee with the farmers and producers who grew it. Taste coffee harvested and processed right where you’re standing, have a chat, or simply sit back and listen to the sound of the creek.

Pick (..or eat) the cherries straight from the trees. Discover the different varieties.

Learn from the people shaping Thailand’s specialty coffee scene and discover how they brew coffee at home and on the farm. Try different brewing methods, recipes, and approaches

Get your hands dirty and become part of the harvest. Learn how to ripe cherries using the right techniques. Collect the cherries in bags. Experience what it takes to bring coffee from tree to the next step.

There’s more to the farm than coffee. Discover the trees, fruits, nuts, and vegetables growing alongside the coffee plants, and see how everything around the farm is connected.

Sip coffes, have chats, enjoy slow mornings on the farm.

Learn the basics of coffee roasting and get the chance to roast coffee yourself. Follow the beans through each stage of the roast and learn how to track their development along the way.

You will have the opportunity to experience food prepared by the Akha people, an Indigenous group living in Northern Thailand with their own unique culture, traditions, and way of life. Discover the incredible flavors of Akha cuisine and experience food that is deeply connected to the land, community, and local traditions.

After the cherries have been picked and sorted, the next step is depulping. Depulping is a crucial step in the Washed/Wet Process, where the outer skin and flesh of the coffee cherry are mechanically removed, leaving the coffee seed inside covered in mucilage. You will be part of this process and learn how it works.

Discover how everything around the farm is connected. Learn about shade-grown trees, the plants and fruits growing around you, and how they work together. See how banana trees help absorb excess water, protect the land from flooding, and create a healthier environment for the coffee to grow.

Sit back and take in the views from 1,400 metres up in the mountains. Brew a V60, enjoy some food, or simply slow down and breathe in the fresh mountain air.

Follow the farmer and see how they work with different coffee processes, e.g washed, honey, and natural. Learn how each process works, how it affects the coffee’s taste and flavour, and what makes each one unique.

Meet Nam Wan, a young-generation farmer and her partner who opens up their cafe for our visit.

Far up in the mountains, step behind the bar and experience life as a barista. Open up the café, take orders, serve customers, brew some great coffee, and make a few special drinks along the way, with a beautiful view.

Buckle up, it's gonna be a bumpy one up the mountains!

One of the most unique parts of the experience is getting to meet and connect with local Thai farmers. Visit their farms, hear their stories and learn about the people behind the coffee you drink. See how they work, what they’re building, and their vision for the future of coffee.

Learn about different drying methods and how they shape the coffee. See how the way coffee is dried affects its flavour, sweetness and quality, and why careful drying is such an important part of the process.

Bring your favourite coffee to Thailand! Beans and Folks is hosting a cupping event in Chiang Mai where we come together to share coffees, taste new ones, and meet people from the local coffee community.

Enjoy walks around the surrounding areas. The locals will take you around.

A beautiful opportunity to meet the Akha people, share stories, and learn from each other. Exchange ideas, experience each other’s cultures, and connect over something we all have in common which is coffee.

An experience you won't forget,

A chance for farmers to share their coffees, taste together, and hear what others think. Exchange ideas, talk about flavour, and experience coffee from a different perspectivt together.

Learn how green energy can power coffee processing. See how a traditional water wheel is used for milling coffee while making use of the natural resources available on the farm.

Whether you're a food lover, a coffee enthusiast who wants to learn more, or simply curious about nature and how people live alongside it, this trip is for you. Experience life far beyond the cities. Meet the people who grow the coffee you drink, learn how coffee is grown and processed, explore the surrounding nature, share food, and get a glimpse into a way of life that you might never otherwise experience.