Day Trip to Doi Chaang ) - Thailand's Coffee Paradise

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Doi Chang (Doi Chaang plantation) is a coffee growing village in the Chiang Rai area of Thailand. When I was in Chiang Rai, one of the places I really wanted to visit was Doi Chang, where some of the best coffee in all of Thailand is grown. Before you get confused, most of the time, the village is known as Doi Chang and one of the main coffee brands in spelled Doi Chaang Coffee - so just keep that spelling difference in mind. Doi Chang ) is located in the Golden Triangle region of Thailand, the area that was once an important part of the world opium production and trade. But with the help of a Thai Royal initiative, the area was transformed. Doi Chang was give coffee plants to start growing on their land in place of opium, and due to the areas higher elevations and cooler temperatures, coffee began to flourish. For years, the tribes around Doi Chang grew organic coffee, but they also were forced to sell their high quality beans to third parties who didnt do their coffee justice by mixing it with lesser quality beans and selling it as generic coffee. After growing coffee for over 20 years, the heads of Doi Chang ) decided to form their own alliance and sell their high quality coffee themselves, calling it Doi Chaang Coffee. As a coffee lover, I was extremely excited to be in Chiang Rai, and even more excited that we decided to rent a car and make the 1 - 2 hour drive to Doi Chang village and coffee plantation to drink coffee and to see coffee trees. It took us a bit longer to drive there from Chiang Rai town since there was heavy fog in the mountains, but nevertheless, the drive was beautiful and the air was fresh and crisp. We arrived in the morning, and headed straight for the Doi Chaang Coffee House, where I enjoyed my first cup of Americano. The coffee was so pure, not even a hint of acidity, and just strong but mild at the same time. It was an amazing coffee to start with. After the first cup of coffee, we walked around the village for a bit, and went to see some of the coffee plants. Unfortunately, when I visited, in September, it wasnt coffee season, so they werent processing any coffee beans and the Doi Chaang plant, but it was still nice to walk around. We then got pretty hungry, but since it wasnt coffee season, there werent many other visitors, so there werent really any restaurants in the village, except for one. Ying and I sat down for a good freshly cooked Thai meal. It was simple, but every dish tasted great, and everything tasted extremely fresh. I think the vegetables were harvested right outside the home restaurant. We then headed to another coffee shop, known as Doi Chang Coffee Farm. I first had an espresso, which was incredible, and hit the spot after lunch. But then as I was getting ready to leave, the owner of the Coffee Farm, met us and invited us to taste a few samples of her coffee. She made us first a non-processed bean and then a Doi Chang peaberry coffee, both of which were strong, almost fruity, and extremely good. Wired off of high quality coffee, we then headed back to Chiang Rai. It was a great day trip, nice to see the amazing scenery on the way there, and I dont think theres anything much better than drinking coffee at a coffee plantation in the mountains. If you love coffee and if youre ever in Chiang Rai or Chiang Mai, Thailand, you might want to take a day trip to Doi Chang
Date: 2019-08-19

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Comments and reviews: 10

Hobo Maximus
I love your video's But I must say, as an American, I felt a sense of pride when you were eating an American, Thanksgiving Turkey Dinner. I guess i usually associate American dinners as Nothing Special, though once I watched ur Hawaii Thanksgiving, I realized that we do, You know, we do have delicious unique food ourselves. And I really appreciated your review of our countries unique and delicious food. But basically, if you could, it would be AWESOME if you could include an American meal 3-4 time's per year, (once every 3-4 months, not bad ey) Which would show that America does have a unique, delicious, and can be proud of our cuisine as well. Thank you, Gratz on the Success Mark
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leenee loo
Hi Mark and Yin. Thank God Such an enjoyable video at last of food and travel. I've been having 'nightmares' of the sok lekThis really is a fantastic video of sightseeing, food and coffee. I drink Americano too In fact, I had one at KingsX station London recently for a meeting. I was biting my tongue, not to complain, that it was the smallest Americano I'd ever seen. It was only a little larger than an Espresso. I wanted to ask where was the rest of my coffee. Anyway, love the lunch shown. With the fresh picked chillies. Heaven. ps. you were probably 'bouncing' from the coffee grown on cocaine soil. Fabulous video. Same again please. Best wishes and God bless to you both.
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popcorn3035
Hi Mark, Thanks for sharing this video. I'm from Thailand and now live here in US, I've heard that Doi Chang coffee is one of the top 10 best coffee in the world and always want to visit the farm. The love of coffee I decided to roast my own coffee so ended up with opened a coffee roaster business here. You're welcome to visit when ever you come to back this side of the globe: -) ps. love all of your videos, remind me of the old days street food that I enjoyed.
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A MacLean
I just stumbled on this gem last week, and was surprised to learn how much coffee was actually grown in Thailand; I visited years ago, but don't recall even hearing about a coffee industry. Anyways, imagine my surprise when I walk into my local coffee shop (the only one in my small Northern Canadian town) and what do I see in the corner? A 50lb bag of Doi Chaang- turns out I've been drinking it for monthsGreat video, Mark, as always.
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y r
You lead an amazing life Mark + Ying. This is so amazing you get to eat these amazing foods - Todays was as cool as the others. I only wish if I visited these places ( I don; t speak nor look Thai ) I could get the same items / food dishes. Not only that I wonder if I could even find them, I need to carry my Ipad and if I find these restaurants show them your vids to get the same dishes: )
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Carolyn Shumway
I am working with the Doi Chaang Coffee Company as an independent buyer/ broker for the award winning coffee from the region you visited. My I use some of your shots in your video. If I can use you photos of pleasure and comments in my website video? I will certainly give you credit. Thanks so much for your consideration. Love the video with Ying and Mikea
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See Canon
I discovered how fresh chili tasted over dried or processed. You're right the flavor is superb. I watched the coffee fields and really enjoyed to see growing coffee but not an opit. I don't drink coffee but I saw you drink what I would have had. You made organic really organic. Did you think maybe the beetle was looking for its daily fix of coffee? Thanks Mark
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terry palmore
Thank you for this video. It was different. Tell your wife she is a nice looking lady. :) The beetle was interesting (they eat them stuffed with chicken don't they) You spent a bunch on coffee but we all know how you like it so much The food was interesting as usual. I didn't know They drove on the English side of the road. Very interesting
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Barnali's Kitchen
Very nice location Mark. Enjoyed the foggy roads and the green hills. Are you shooting the videos yourself? If yes then its wonderful selfie video you are doing. And also Ying is now having less pressure on shooting videos. May i know which camera you are using to shoot the selfie? Please reply. i will wait. Thank you.
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Jon Watanabe
Howzit Mark Great video I just started drinking coffee again so I definitely have to make a trip there. Loved how you showcased the dishes. Even though we have those dishes here, you made me excited to go out and eat them again. Love how those dishes didn't have Bpla Ra in it which makes it safe for me to eat
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