Laos Bolaven Plateau

Medium roast

1,000 - 1,300 meters

A unique coffee from an emerging origin, with a pleasant sweetness and a distinct tamarind and orange tang.

Flavor Notes

Brown SugarTamarindOrangeMedium BodyNutty

About This Coffee

On the Bolaven Plateau in southern Laos, coffee is more than a crop—it’s a legacy handed down through generations, now undergoing a quiet renaissance. This elevated plateau, shaped by ancient volcanic activity and cloaked in mist, offers ideal conditions for Arabica to thrive. Laotian producers, many of whom work on family-run plots, are embracing specialty methods like careful handpicking, washed and natural processing, and direct trade relationships. What emerges from the plateau is a coffee of serene balance—calm, rounded, and reflective of a land that’s often overlooked in global conversations. But make no mistake: Laos is stepping confidently into the spotlight, and the Bolaven Plateau is its elegant, grounded introduction.

Coffee Varieties

Catimor The dominant variety in Laos, this cross of Caturra and Timor Hybrid is prized for its high yields. Careful processing yields a surprisingly sweet and complex cup.

Typica The traditional variety of Venezuela, prized for its classic, clean, and sweet cup profile, though it is low-yielding.