Lanna cafe is a non-governmental organization (NGO), initialted in 2001 by Wakachiai Project, NOG which has been importing coffee (in accordance with the fair trade standards) from Hilltribe growers in Northern Thailand (Lanna) since 1997.
The objective is to introduce high quality Thai Highland coffee to more people, not only in Thailand, but worldwide, and to assist the coffee producers of the Thai Hill tribes who do not have direct access to the market. All of the coffee is purchased directly from the growers group (Thai Tribal Highland Arabica Coffee Production and Marketing Cooperative), and certified by FLO (Fairtrade Labeling Organizations International).
Lanna cafe is a member of Thai Tribal Highland Arabica Coffee Production and Marketing Cooperative to establish Lanna Cafe. The cooperative is facilitated through the Integrated Tribal Development Program (ITDP); a Thai based NGO working with Thai Tribal group and is a member of Fairtrade Labeling Organizations International (FLO). Strict quality control measures are undertaken by the cooperative. Berries are hand picked and optimum maturity, wet processed and sun dry by the producer in their villages. Dry bean are hulled and graded by machine and culled by hand to insure a high quality superior flavored product. The roasting and packaging of Lanna cafe is continuously monitored to maintain quality. Lanna cafe supports sustainable indigenous farming to promote local development in Thailand Hill tribe villages.
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