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 months! Great video, Mark, as always.
It changed so much, I was doing a photo reportage about the growers back in 2003, took us on dirtroads approx. 5 hours just up the mountains. Interesting to see how they evolved. I remembered how people written with string words on some of the doors of houses, no missionaries wanted lol. There were no hotels just sleeping In people's houses that was exciting times.
I visited there years ago and I agree that their coffee is the best. I don't drink black coffee but I tried theirs and really enjoyed it. I may get back there again in early 2024 and will buy several bags to take with me.
Mark you definitely have one of my favorite youtube channels and I'm so happy overtime I see a new upload. Coffee looked Amazing! Thanks for sharing :)
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.
This is all I drink lately after having it in thailand. Back home in Toronto Canada, I found a Sobeys grocery store in Oakville that sells it. Love it!
You are definitely my favorite UA-camr! Your food adventures make me miss Thailand very much. I have a few places to eat at next time I am in Thailand again thanks to your channel.
Please continue your facial expressiveness. It conveys your emotional response to good stimulai. I can't taste the food, but when you nod your head and smile I know it tastes good!
Doi Chang produces very good coffee graded 90 points or better. The peaburry is a round bean that comprises of 20% of the entire lot. It said to be more flavorful than that of a twin-beans counterpart. You have good coffee palate, Mark.
I've been going there for 25 years it was unknown to most Thais even in the area until the coffee brand became known. Sen Charoen, a Akha Village is the interesting place to go there on the way up the mountain from the south near Mae Suay. It had and probably still has a Spirit Gate at the south walking entrance.
Lovely video thank you for sharing your experience +for being so positive and enthusiastic! Headed to Chiang Mai in a few days and definitely plan to visit perhaps these coffee plantations!
Hi Mark. This visit to Doi Chang was such a pleasant trip of your yours, I felt I was in it too. I really liked it. In all probability, I might visit it next March.
Keep doing your thing Mark! Wow It can't be overstated just how affordable *GREAT* looking quality food is in other countries! You got a FEAST for under $14. Here in San Francisco? I could barely get one plate for $20 of food that would compare. Would be a great place to retire. :) Beautiful country
Zulithe Thank you very much. And this food was even more fresh than usual, I'm sure all the ingredients came from just outside the window where I was eating. Hope you're doing well.
Thanks for sharing this video Mark! I visited Chang Mai this year and had my fill of coffee from a coffee shop named Akha Ama Coffee! Some of the best coffee I've ever had. Now I'll have to go visit Doi Chang on my next visit to Thailand!
Mitch Wilmarth Hey Mitch, thank you for watching. Oh yah, Akha Ama is great too, I went there also when I was in Chiang Mai last visit. I would love the Akha Ama coffee village as well - I know that would be fantastic as well.
In all the time I visited Thailand, I didn't know that they grew coffee in Thailand. I wonder if I can buy this in Canada. I have been a connoisseur of good coffee since I was in university almost 50 years ago. Buy coffee beans, grind them, and put them through a filter. A far cry from when my Mom would put the ground coffee in an aluminum pot with water, a bit of salt and and fresh egg in a shell and boil it. I give 5000 stars to this video.
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!
Homie my mom grew up in this village selling opium for my grandfather lol, things were so much different back then, tourism blanketed most of the hill tribe’s culture these days
Yyay wow road trip,coffee trip and food trip 😋👍 that chilli is so fresh haha with all those coffees you drank keep you alert and awake driving!😄 thanks for a nice video again! Can't wait for the next one! Regard to your wife and always be safe....
Black canyon coffee cafe will never quite seem the same after watching this! Hehehe :) Another great video and another idea for my bucket list! Thanks Mark! Ryan.
Mark Thank you for wonderful video up north. I'm going to Thailand in Feb 2016 and planing to travel to Chaing Rai and I'd like to follow your foot steps ,restuarants and coffee house. Just awesome to watch your. I"m wondering what kind of camera did you use?
Hi Mark, I am currently in Chiang Mai and your videos and books have been invaluable. I'm actually able to help other clueless tourists ha ha!! Is there an organized tour of coffee plantations near Chiang Mai? I love coffee and have owned a coffee house in the past and would love to visit a farm.
Hey Ying & Mark, Picturesque scenery, great coffee, giant beetles, and pick your own chillies. Sounds like the perfect day trip. Any trouble falling asleep that night? Jim.
Hello Mark! Thank you for your wonderful videos, I've recently discovered your channel and I'm such a fan. Keep up the great work! This coffee spot looks amazing btw. Safe travels :)
Hi Mark and Yin. Thank God! Such an enjoyable video at last of food and travel. I've been having 'nightmares' of the sok lek!!! This 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.
Hey leenee loo thank you very much, glad you enjoyed this video, and glad you love coffee too. Haha, yah that's some potent coffee, but really it was really good quality and really smooth. A great coffee day.
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!
See Canon Cool, good to hear you're experimenting with different types of chilies. Haha, I wouldn't be surprised if that beetle was wired off coffee beans.
Thank you for such an informative vlog, good to see other aspects of Thailand. I must go there one day. I hope the coffee farmers make more money than the rice farmers.
Man! I love your videos! Can't wait for more! Keep up the good work Mark!
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 months!
Great video, Mark, as always.
It changed so much, I was doing a photo reportage about the growers back in 2003, took us on dirtroads approx. 5 hours just up the mountains. Interesting to see how they evolved.
I remembered how people written with string words on some of the doors of houses, no missionaries wanted lol.
There were no hotels just sleeping In people's houses that was exciting times.
Loved everything about this video. Gosh the views were so peaceful. Thanks very much for sharing.
superslyfoxx1 Thank you very much
I visited there years ago and I agree that their coffee is the best. I don't drink black coffee but I tried theirs and really enjoyed it. I may get back there again in early 2024 and will buy several bags to take with me.
This is the BEST!!!!wondered if i would ever see coffee in thailand!!! So much tea is the lower elevation!
Would love to see you guys progressing your life and adventure like this,well done with this video again
Mark looked so buzzed after all that coffee. Coffee did look good and the freshness would have been amazing.
Jerry Atal Thanks Jerry, I was definitely a bit shaky!
Mark you definitely have one of my favorite youtube channels and I'm so happy overtime I see a new upload. Coffee looked Amazing! Thanks for sharing :)
Thank you very much jaymeez
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.
Driving up to Doi Chaang Today because we have run out of coffee :-S So cool that we can do that because we live so close
From one Thai to another...awesome Video. Doi Chaang Here i go.
This is all I drink lately after having it in thailand. Back home in Toronto Canada, I found a Sobeys grocery store in Oakville that sells it. Love it!
Love love love your video Mark Wiens! I am so homesick!
Wow! That's such an amazing sight.
You are definitely my favorite UA-camr! Your food adventures make me miss Thailand very much. I have a few places to eat at next time I am in Thailand again thanks to your channel.
Cindy Vang Thank you very much Cindy!
Ying is so simple and beautiful! :)
The expression is full of positive feelings.. keep it up sir and be yourself
cof-coffee-tastic...sure they'll get plenty more visitors now you've set taste buds tingling!!
I love how your face lights up when you take the first bite of food
What a nice place to chill and drink coffee 😃 I feel you!
love watching your videos mark! keep up the good work.
You make me miss Thailand :)
Please continue your facial expressiveness. It conveys your emotional response to good stimulai. I can't taste the food, but when you nod your head and smile I know it tastes good!
Do more of these videos please ! love the Travel+Food
Thank you TheHandofMan, I'll do more of these in the future.
I take coffee every morning , I would love to try this coffee, looks delicious and by the way the place is very beautiful. Mark Greetings from Mexico
Love these day trip videos!
valsrain123 Thank you
I'm amazed that you can eat chilli like that! I can barely have a bite!
Thank you Ritu Makhija I'm addicted!
You're so pretty ^.^
thank you haha
Doi Chang produces very good coffee graded 90 points or better. The peaburry is a round bean that comprises of 20% of the entire lot. It said to be more flavorful than that of a twin-beans counterpart. You have good coffee palate, Mark.
My favorite youtuber!!!
Thank you anderson ernandes
I've been going there for 25 years it was unknown to most Thais even in the area until the coffee brand became known. Sen Charoen, a Akha Village is the interesting place to go there on the way up the mountain from the south near Mae Suay. It had and probably still has a Spirit Gate at the south walking entrance.
You make me want to go there again .
Coffee trip!! :) this video makes me wanna go to my next vacation badly....
just amazing .. thats all i need to say
WOW that scenery *.* I wanna be there!!!
lol, you couldnt resist the chili at the tableside...that was just lovely
Dee Awais That is one of the greatest things!
Lovely video thank you for sharing your experience +for being so positive and enthusiastic! Headed to Chiang Mai in a few days and definitely plan to visit perhaps these coffee plantations!
Fantastic video Mark, enjoyed every second!
***** Thank you Douglas
Our next visit will include Doi Chang for sure ... Thanks for sharing
You're welcome Roy UK Hope you can visit.
Wow that place is so beautiful!
joyfullyorganic Thank you Joy
You are a pleasant person.Thank you for this nice video.
mark thank you ım look your rai video and my old days came to mind my life ın turkey agein thank you
In Bali there are amazing coffee plantations near the volcano!
james dale Good to hear that James, I'd love to try the coffee in Bali someday.
That coffee looked amazing. I have to go there!
Gia Moore I hope you can visit Gia
Always enjoying your happy face, Mark, you are a good representative for Thailand..tip my hat (if only I had one)...
What a lovely part of Thailand :)
Adding this place to my list of to-do's in Thailand! Thanks for the great recommendation, Mark. :)
Thank you Nicolette T
Such a beautiful video travel/food review. Stunning place. You two are a great team. All the best, from India.
Hey Mark, thanks for sharing your trip to Doi Chaang! This reminded of my trip to the coffee fields of Kona, Hawaii.
Kevin P Thanks Kevin, wow very cool, that must have been a great trip too.
Hi Mark. This visit to Doi Chang was such a pleasant trip of your yours, I felt I was in it too. I really liked it. In all probability, I might visit it next March.
Keep doing your thing Mark! Wow It can't be overstated just how affordable *GREAT* looking quality food is in other countries! You got a FEAST for under $14. Here in San Francisco? I could barely get one plate for $20 of food that would compare. Would be a great place to retire. :) Beautiful country
Zulithe Thank you very much. And this food was even more fresh than usual, I'm sure all the ingredients came from just outside the window where I was eating. Hope you're doing well.
Thanks for sharing this video Mark! I visited Chang Mai this year and had my fill of coffee from a coffee shop named Akha Ama Coffee! Some of the best coffee I've ever had. Now I'll have to go visit Doi Chang on my next visit to Thailand!
Mitch Wilmarth Hey Mitch, thank you for watching. Oh yah, Akha Ama is great too, I went there also when I was in Chiang Mai last visit. I would love the Akha Ama coffee village as well - I know that would be fantastic as well.
really enjoyed seeing the nature and wildlife in this video- added bonus :)
Naomi Parsons Thank you very much Naomi
In all the time I visited Thailand, I didn't know that they grew coffee in Thailand. I wonder if I can buy this in Canada. I have been a connoisseur of good coffee since I was in university almost 50 years ago. Buy coffee beans, grind them, and put them through a filter. A far cry from when my Mom would put the ground coffee in an aluminum pot with water, a bit of salt and and fresh egg in a shell and boil it. I give 5000 stars to this video.
Awesome video Mark! Loved it
Andrea Toorres Thank you Andrea
love Doi Chang coffee! Yum!
Very beautiful nature.
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!
Jon Watanabe Thanks Jon, good to hear you started drinking coffee again. Haha, yup no pla ra in this meal this time.
Hi Mark was a very interesting video. I'm also a big coffee fan I am impressed by the nice coffee region. This is really worth a visit.
You can go up the mountain from Mae Suay and down the other side to Chiangrai if you have a appropriate vehicle or a motorcycle, worth the trip!
Wonderful video ! thanks
Homie my mom grew up in this village selling opium for my grandfather lol, things were so much different back then, tourism blanketed most of the hill tribe’s culture these days
Hello Mark, I am a coffee addict too. I loves to drink coffee. I will visit the place Doi Chaang that you visited for great coffee.
Loved this post Mark! I'm a coffee fan too and would love to make that same trip as you!.
Alan Saxon Hey Alan, glad you love coffee too!
Coffee☕ is delicious as heck💖✨😇!
Yyay wow road trip,coffee trip and food trip 😋👍 that chilli is so fresh haha with all those coffees you drank keep you alert and awake driving!😄 thanks for a nice video again! Can't wait for the next one! Regard to your wife and always be safe....
edcsilver Thank you very much
UA-cam needs to disable the thumbs down button on Mark's videos :) They are really exceptional.
Good idea!!! I totally agree.
roomforthefiiixins ***** Thank you both, I appreciate all your support!
Good point actually, why would anyone thumb down something like this? Unless they're jealous of course.
You made it
Awesome video Mark! Be sure to not let those bags of fresh coffee beans sit around for too long, enjoy them while they're still fresh.
pdude1911 Thanks, I'm drinking them right now!
very nice land and super coffee:-o
good coffe and food good video👍💯😍💖
I miss my hometown.. BTW, Thank you for your sharing. I love your vdo and your face. LOL
Awesome views!
Young man, u can handle chilies very well. Am impressed!
มาร์ค! ฉันเป็นคนไทยแท้ๆ ยังกินเผ็ดไม่ได้เท่าคุณเลย คุณเก่งมากอ่ะ!! ชื่นชมๆ
Great video really inspiring.
I would Love to tour Fair trade coffee producing areas !Thanks again for taking us along.
ร้านสะอาดน่านั่งจังค่ะ
Thank your video, nice trip my friend.....
Akon Lee Thank you Akon
Black canyon coffee cafe will never quite seem the same after watching this! Hehehe :)
Another great video and another idea for my bucket list!
Thanks Mark!
Ryan.
Ryan Darcy Haha, right about that!
my neighborhood cafe serves doi chang coffee! the cuppa joe is a great way to spend an afternoon!
kkz201 Ok nice to hear that. Where is that?
Mark Wiens in vancouver canada...we're a foodie city if you find yourself on the pacific west coast!
Mark
Thank you for wonderful video up north. I'm going to Thailand in Feb 2016 and planing to travel to Chaing Rai and I'd like to follow your foot steps ,restuarants and coffee house. Just awesome to watch your. I"m wondering what kind of camera did you use?
Hi Mark, I am currently in Chiang Mai and your videos and books have been invaluable. I'm actually able to help other clueless tourists ha ha!! Is there an organized tour of coffee plantations near Chiang Mai? I love coffee and have owned a coffee house in the past and would love to visit a farm.
Hey Ying & Mark,
Picturesque scenery, great coffee, giant beetles, and pick your own chillies. Sounds like the perfect day trip. Any trouble falling asleep that night?
Jim.
evogardens Thanks Jim, yah that's a recipe for a great day. Luckily I was so tired, I still had no trouble falling asleep.
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I wish I could drink those coffee right now. Need a cup ASAP. Haha!
Diana Wong So do I Diana!
Hello Mark! Thank you for your wonderful videos, I've recently discovered your channel and I'm such a fan. Keep up the great work! This coffee spot looks amazing btw. Safe travels :)
can't wait for your vids in Saigon. I saw the vid by Kyle and looks like you all were having a blast!
Thanks eta nick, they are coming soon. Kyle's a great guy.
Mark, The coffee looked great. Coffee addict here! Food looked nice and fresh and good as well.
Tess Cooks 4u Yes, glad you love coffee too. Thanks for watching.
Hi Mark and Yin. Thank God! Such an enjoyable video at last of food and travel. I've been having 'nightmares' of the sok lek!!!
This 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.
Hey leenee loo thank you very much, glad you enjoyed this video, and glad you love coffee too. Haha, yah that's some potent coffee, but really it was really good quality and really smooth. A great coffee day.
Hi Mark , I really enjoy all of your videos production . How tip services system work in Thailand may I ask?
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!
See Canon Cool, good to hear you're experimenting with different types of chilies. Haha, I wouldn't be surprised if that beetle was wired off coffee beans.
I love Doi Chang
awesome.....
ฝรั่งกินพริกเป็นเม็ดๆ โหดมากครับ สุดยอดเลย
Thank you for such an informative vlog, good to see other aspects of Thailand. I must go there one day. I hope the coffee farmers make more money than the rice farmers.
for the vid bro awesomeness
as always
Is that anywhere near Doi Tung? Enjoyed that area, Royal Villa with its gardens is quite interesting
It may cost more but I find it about evens out. You don’t need as much for a great coffee.
Wow U eat chilli fresh !!!
Amazing Video thanks Mark to share your expirience .I love your Documentation thank you a lot :) :)