Thai Highland Coffee Sourcing - Doi Canopy

What This Sourcing Service Delivers

You'll gain access to Northern Thailand's distinctive specialty coffees through the producer relationships we maintain across Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, and Mae Hong Son provinces. Each coffee comes with comprehensive documentation that gives you the visibility needed to make informed decisions about your sourcing.

Rather than navigating language barriers and unfamiliar logistics yourself, you work with someone who lives in these coffee-growing communities and understands what roasters need. The coffees you source will come with GPS coordinates, processing details, varietal information, and sensory notes from our local cupping sessions.

This means you can confidently introduce Thai highland coffees to your program, knowing exactly what you're receiving and having a direct line for questions or feedback. The uncertainty that often comes with sourcing from a new origin becomes manageable.

The Challenges You're Facing

You recognize that Thai coffees offer something distinctive for your program, but the practical challenges of sourcing them feel substantial. Finding reliable information about specific farms and their processing methods proves difficult when you're working from another country. The exporters you've contacted may lack the detailed knowledge you need about individual lots and their production.

Perhaps you've tried sample orders that didn't match expectations, or you've struggled to get clear answers about availability and shipping timelines. The distance between your roastery and these mountain communities creates gaps in understanding that affect your confidence in the sourcing process.

When you're building relationships with origins and seeking coffees with clear provenance, these obstacles matter. You need more than transactional purchasing—you need someone positioned to give you genuine insight into what you're buying and where it comes from.

How We Address Your Sourcing Needs

Our approach centers on providing the information and access that makes Thai sourcing practical. We maintain regular contact with producers across Northern Thailand's coffee regions, visiting farms during processing seasons and maintaining dialogue throughout the year. This ongoing presence gives us current knowledge of what's available and how it's being prepared.

Detailed Lot Information

Each coffee includes GPS coordinates of the farm, processing dates and methods, varietal specifics when known, and sensory notes from our local evaluation. You receive the documentation needed to understand what you're purchasing.

Sample Evaluation Process

Before committing to larger purchases, you can request samples of current availability. We facilitate shipping and provide the information you need to assess whether specific lots suit your program.

Seasonal Availability Updates

We keep you informed about harvest progress and upcoming availability throughout the season, helping you plan your purchasing around actual production timelines rather than assumptions.

Export Facilitation

Once you've selected coffees, we handle the local logistics and export documentation, coordinating with shipping providers to get your coffee from mountain farms to your roastery.

Working Together on Your Thai Sourcing

The process begins with understanding your sourcing interests and current program needs. From there, we move through evaluation and purchasing at a pace that makes sense for your operation.

1

Initial Discussion

We talk about what you're seeking in Thai coffees and review current availability that might suit your needs. This conversation helps us understand whether our sourcing aligns with your program.

2

Sample Evaluation

We arrange samples of specific lots with complete documentation. You evaluate them in your roastery and provide feedback on what works for your program and what doesn't.

3

Order and Delivery

Once you've selected coffees, we coordinate the purchase and export logistics. You receive regular updates through the shipping process until the coffee reaches your location.

Ongoing Communication

Throughout the season, you'll receive updates about new availability and processing developments. This keeps you informed about opportunities without requiring constant follow-up on your part. The relationship develops over time as we learn more about what suits your program.

Investment and What's Included

$28 USD per kg

Pricing varies by lot based on processing method, altitude, and specific farm characteristics

What You Receive

Green coffee from verified Northern Thai farms

GPS coordinates and farm location data

Processing dates and method details

Varietal information when available

Sensory notes from local cupping

Export facilitation and documentation

Seasonal availability updates

Direct communication channel for questions

Payment Approach

Sample orders can be arranged for evaluation before larger commitments. Minimum order quantities vary by lot and producer. We work with standard payment terms for specialty coffee, typically 50% deposit with balance due before shipping. Currency exchange considerations and logistics costs are factored transparently into final pricing.

How This Sourcing Approach Works

Our sourcing effectiveness comes from consistent presence in Northern Thailand's coffee communities. We've maintained relationships with producers since 2017, building understanding of their practices and capabilities over multiple seasons.

Evaluation Framework

We assess lots using standardized cupping protocols, looking at clean cup qualities, acidity character, body, and distinctive flavor attributes. This systematic approach helps identify coffees likely to perform well in specialty programs.

Timeline Expectations

Thai coffee harvest runs from November through February. Processing completion and export typically occurs between January and April. Sample turnaround usually takes 2-3 weeks including international shipping.

Quality Tracking

Each lot receives documentation linking the final coffee back to specific harvest dates, processing decisions, and drying conditions. This traceability supports your understanding of what influences cup quality.

Feedback Integration

Your cupping notes and preferences inform our recommendations for future lots. Over time, this dialogue helps us identify coffees increasingly aligned with your program needs.

The coffees we source range from small family farms producing a few hundred kilos to larger estates with annual production in the tons. This variety means we can usually find availability that suits different program sizes and purchasing patterns. Quality levels vary across the spectrum, which is why sample evaluation matters for matching coffees to your specific needs.

Our Commitment to Your Sourcing Experience

We recognize that adding a new origin to your program involves both financial investment and trust. Our approach aims to make that process as straightforward as possible by providing clear information and maintaining honest communication about what we can deliver.

Pre-Purchase Clarity

You'll receive complete documentation before committing to purchases, including sensory notes, processing details, and availability information. No surprises about what you're buying.

Realistic Timelines

We provide honest estimates for sample delivery and export shipping, accounting for the realities of international logistics and seasonal production schedules.

Direct Communication

Questions about lots, shipping status, or future availability receive straightforward responses. We maintain regular contact throughout the sourcing process.

No-Pressure Evaluation

Sample arrangements come without obligations to purchase. Take the time you need to properly evaluate whether specific lots suit your program.

If issues arise during shipping or if received coffee doesn't match documentation, we work to address concerns directly. Our relationships with producers and exporters allow us to investigate discrepancies and seek resolution when problems occur.

Getting Started with Thai Coffee Sourcing

Beginning this sourcing relationship involves a few straightforward steps that help us understand your needs and determine if current availability aligns with your program.

Step 1

Reach Out

Contact us through the form below or directly via email. Share what you're seeking in Thai coffees and any specific questions about availability or processes.

Step 2

Initial Conversation

We'll discuss your sourcing interests, review current lot availability, and explore whether our offerings suit your program needs and timing.

Step 3

Sample Arrangement

If appropriate, we'll arrange samples of specific lots with complete documentation for your evaluation. You assess them and decide next steps.

After initial contact, we typically respond within one business day to begin the conversation. The timeline from there depends on your evaluation process and comfort level with moving forward.

Many roasters start with small sample orders to test the process before committing to larger quantities. This gradual approach makes sense when adding a new sourcing relationship.

Ready to Explore Thai Highland Coffees?

Let's discuss what you're seeking and see if our sourcing capabilities align with your program needs. No obligations—just a straightforward conversation about possibilities.

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You can also reach us directly at +66 53 894 217 or [email protected]

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