Akha Ama Coffee is one of the most beloved and ethically minded coffee shops in Chiang Mai. It’s also a really good coffee – because we know despite all the amazing things that can be done, if the brew was not good, then it wouldn’t make this list.
Founded by Lee Ayu Chuepa, an Akha hilltribe member himself, Akha Ama serves up locally sourced coffee of both single and blended origins, ensuring that every bean roasted and served is sourced from sustainable farming practices that provide fair trade opportunities for local coffee farmers.
Their beans are majoritively sourced directly from the Akha village, with each cup telling a story of community, if you look hard enough. Aside from coffee, you can also buy their signature origin coffees from their online site here, or venture out of the city to the Akha Ama Living Factory and see for yourself how the beans are processed.
They have three locations, one in Santitham district, one opposite Wat Phra Singh and the factory out of town. If you find yourself in Tokyo, they have recently opened their first overseas branch in Shinjuku City. Prahsingh branch opens every day 8am-5pm.