Forest-Grown Thai Arabica
Small-Batch Roasted Coffee
Wild Nomad coffee will be available roasted, in small batches, direct from us starting summer 2026. It’s a washed Arabica grown under native jungle canopy in the highlands of Northern Thailand. Agroforestry, not monoculture. No synthetic inputs. Hand-picked. Roasted in small batches in Portland, Oregon.
Sweet, clean cup. Soft fruit character, gentle acidity, balanced body.
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Why Canopy-Grown Matters
Most commercial coffee is grown in cleared, sun-exposed plots designed for uniformity and scale.
In contrast, canopy-grown coffee develops beneath native forest cover. Shade, biodiversity, and natural leaf litter support soil health, and cultivation does not rely on synthetic fertilizers or pesticides.
Slower cherry maturation can contribute to greater density and complexity in the cup.
This approach prioritizes long-term land health alongside quality.
This coffee is grown by Karen farming families in Mae Chaem who have tended this forest for generations. Choosing agroforestry over clearing land for corn sustains the watershed, the soil, and the community’s long-term relationship with the jungle they live in.
For Roasters
We also make this coffee available as green beans in small quantities for roasters looking for a distinctive, traceable Thai origin. No commodity-scale commitments.
Origin: Mae Chaem, Chiang Mai, Northern Thailand
Elevation: 3,000–3,600 ft (900–1,100m)
Varietal: Arabica (mixed local cultivars)
Process: Washed
Harvest: November–January
Growing Method: Shade-grown agroforestry, native jungle canopy, no synthetic inputs, hand-picked
Volume: 1–2 metric tons available
Warehousing: Portland, OR