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.
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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 Chiang Mai 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.
This harvest represents a true community effort. Around 70 Karen families across Yo and Bee’s village each grow, harvest, mill, and dry their own beans on their individual plots within the shared forest. Yo and Bee coordinate the harvest and serve as our partners on the ground in northern Thailand, bridging the gap between these farming families and coffee lovers in the Pacific Northwest. Every family is paid 40% above the local market rate for their beans, because the value of this coffee starts at the source.
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: Approximately 2.6 metric tons available in Portland starting in June 2026