Thailand Hua Ma Liem

The story begins around three decades ago when its inhabitants, originally hailing from Burma and China, decided to settle in Thailand. Seeking a location with abundant water resources, they moved a few kilometers from their original settlement to the present-day village. The name Huay Ma Liem itself is a nod to a nearby river, a lifeline that mirrors the vitality flowing through the village.

 

For 25 years, coffee has been an integral part of Huay Ma Liem’s agricultural landscape. The first coffee trees were planted by the villagers themselves upon their arrival. The first harvest marked the beginning of a journey that would intertwine the destiny of the village with the aromatic allure of coffee. What sets Huay Ma Liem’s coffee apart is its cultivation in the heart of Thailand’s main growing region. The natural forest canopy provides an ideal setting for shade coffee, eliminating the need for irrigation. The soil, enriched by organic matter from the surrounding trees, promotes sustainable farming. A thick layer of composting leaves acts as a natural mulch, eliminating the need for herbicides or other chemicals.