What does Thailand coffee taste like?

Thailand specialty coffees on Tamp span washed processing methods across 6 roasters. See the individual coffees below for specific tasting notes — each Thailand roaster leans slightly differently depending on their sourcing and roast style.

Where can I buy Thailand specialty coffee in Europe?

6 European roasters currently have Thailand coffees on Tamp — including Ozone Coffee, Schot Coffee Roasters, 19grams. Most ship across the EU, and Tamp links through to each roaster's live catalogue.

What is the best Thailand coffee?

Thailand coffees Tamp drinkers reach for most often include Doi Tung COE by Supremo Kaffee, Sirinya - Thailand Filter by 19grams, Sirinya - Thailand Filter by Tres Cabezas. Preference depends on whether you like washed clarity, natural sweetness, or something in between — click through to each coffee for tasting notes.

What processing methods are used for Thailand coffee?

Thailand coffees on Tamp use 1 processing method: washed. Each method shapes the cup differently — washed is clean and acidic, natural is sweet and fruity, honey sits between.

How fresh are the Thailand coffees listed on Tamp?

Each coffee page reflects what is currently on the roaster's shelf. As new harvests land and old lots sell out, the listings update — usually daily.

From the source

Thailand

8 coffees · 6 roasters · 1 processing method

Photo by Ken Cheung on Unsplash

Thailand’s specialty coffee scene has grown up mostly in the north — Doi Chang, Doi Tung, and the hills around Chiang Rai and Chiang Mai. The country’s coffee history runs in parallel with the royal projects that replaced opium poppy cultivation in the 1970s, and the transition to specialty-grade Arabica is a more recent story on top of that.

The cups are often fruity, sweet, and clean — think tropical fruit, stone fruit, and a light-to-medium body. Catimor is common, with increasing amounts of Typica, Bourbon, and experimental crosses. Honey and natural processing are especially popular with Thai producers, many of whom have made strong contributions to the wider Asian specialty movement.

Supply is small and shipping is tricky. When a Thai coffee appears on a European menu, it’s usually worth the surprise.

De Thaise specialty-coffee-scene is grotendeels in het noorden volwassen geworden — Doi Chang, Doi Tung en de heuvels rond Chiang Rai en Chiang Mai. De koffiegeschiedenis van het land loopt parallel met de royal projects die in de jaren 70 de papaverteelt vervingen, en de overgang naar specialty-grade Arabica is een recenter verhaal daarbovenop.

De koppen zijn vaak fruitig, zoet en schoon — denk tropisch fruit, steenfruit en een licht-tot-middelmatig lichaam. Catimor komt veel voor, met toenemende hoeveelheden Typica, Bourbon en experimentele kruisingen. Honey- en natural-verwerking zijn vooral populair bij Thaise producenten, van wie velen sterke bijdragen leveren aan de bredere Aziatische specialty-beweging.

De aanvoer is klein en het verzenden is lastig. Wanneer een Thaise koffie op een Europees menu verschijnt, is hij meestal de verrassing waard.

Thailands Specialty-Coffee-Szene ist überwiegend im Norden herangewachsen — Doi Chang, Doi Tung und die Hügel um Chiang Rai und Chiang Mai. Die Kaffeegeschichte des Landes läuft parallel zu den Royal Projects, die in den 1970ern den Schlafmohnanbau ersetzten, und der Wechsel zu Specialty-grade Arabica ist eine jüngere Geschichte obendrauf.

Die Tassen sind oft fruchtig, süß und klar — tropische Früchte, Steinobst und ein leichter bis mittlerer Körper. Catimor ist verbreitet, mit zunehmenden Mengen Typica, Bourbon und experimentellen Kreuzungen. Honey- und Natural-Aufbereitung sind bei thailändischen Produzenten besonders beliebt; viele von ihnen haben starke Beiträge zur breiteren asiatischen Specialty-Bewegung geleistet.

Die Verfügbarkeit ist klein, der Versand heikel. Wenn ein thailändischer Kaffee auf einer europäischen Karte auftaucht, ist er meist die Überraschung wert.