A nice cup of comfort
For many of us, the day only really begins after that first, essential cup of coffee. Black as the night and strong enough to brighten up even the drizzliest Dutch morning. Lovingly prepared from freshly ground, hand-picked beans from the Colombian highlands—that's truly heavenly enjoyment. But the road to pure coffee enjoyment is full of obstacles. From sugar to syrups and from coffee pods to vending machine brews, the world seems full of threats to the true coffee purist. In this sharp explanation I take you through the pitfalls in coffee country and argue for a return to the essence of coffee: pure and unadulterated, exactly as it was intended.
10 details about Thailand that you probably don't know! Thailand, a country that may immediately fill your mind with images of golden temples, white sand beaches and bustling markets. But do you dare to look further, to dig deeper? I invite you to explore the lesser known facets of this fascinating country. Let me take you on a journey to the unknown Thailand, a world full of hidden treasures and unexpected surprises.
A delicious cup of coffee in Thailand
The quality of coffee in Thailand varies. Sometimes you are offered instant coffee in a restaurant. Not really tasty. Nevertheless, Thailand does have its own coffee culture. In Northern Thailand even excellent coffee is grown by the Hilltribes.
Many misunderstandings about coffee and tea
Coffee and tea. We drink it a lot and often. You would expect us to know quite a lot about such a daily habit. Two years ago, the first National Coffee & Tea Survey (1433 participants) was conducted by Koffie & Thee Nederland into the knowledge, attitude and behavior of Dutch coffee and tea drinkers. What seems? Many misunderstandings! Our knowledge can really be updated a bit!
Street stalls in Thailand: also for delicious drinks!
Thailand blog is usually about food, but you can also go to the street side for tasty, non-alcoholic drinks. Everywhere you see stalls with juices, coffee, shakes and more. Try them out, you will be pleasantly surprised!
The coffee mug
Although the Thai does not really differ much from the Dutch, you sometimes experience something in Thailand that you will not easily experience in the Netherlands. Today: The Coffee Mug.
Thai coffee from Duang Dee Hill Tribe
Dick always drinks Duang Dee Hill Tribe Coffee at home. The package of 500 grams contains two vacuum packs of 250 grams. Sometimes I find a brochure in it, which tells a little more about the production of this coffee.
Speaking of Hilltribe coffee
Driving from Chiangrai via road number 118 you reach the hilltribe town of Doi Chang (Elephant Mountain), where the construction of a coffee plantation was started about thirty years ago as a so-called Royal Project.
Coffee War 331 in Sattahip
To escape the many staying at home during this corona period, it is quite nice to go out by car every now and then for some entertainment. Around Pattaya, for example, there are many places to visit, such as lying on the beach, visiting a temple, tasting wine in Silverlake or viewing the gardens of Nong Nooch.
A coffee shop of 114 years in Pathum Thani
A coffee shop in northwest Bangkok has been serving cups of "Joe" since the days when Thailand was still a country called Siam, bustling merchants transported their wares across the canals and running water was scarce.
How many coffee or Nespresso capsules can I bring or send to Thailand? The capsules weigh next to nothing but have a lot of volume.
Two cozy coffee shops in the center of Pattaya
I was used to taking a brisk walk in Pattaya on a regular basis in order to meet the much-needed requirements for a good condition. The pattern of that walk was actually to walk to Megabreak via a certain route – I have a choice of about 6 different routes. A drink there, a cigar, a chat and then back home via a different route.
Queuing for a cup of coffee on an airplane
Queuing for a cup of coffee in corona time? That also occurs, and can be found on Road 331 towards Sattahip. An airplane is parked on the right side of the road and after a U-turn the parking lot can be entered.
Douwe Egberts coffee the ground coffee in Pattaya?
I like to drink Douwe Egberts coffee, the ground coffee used to be for sale at Makro and Friendship at 500 grams per pack. Now at this moment the coffee is no longer available. Is there perhaps another supermarket in Pattaya where this coffee is still for sale?
Isaan falls into a good fold
There are those days when everything falls into place. As always, De Inquisitor wakes up early and the first thing you notice is that the temperature is much more pleasant in the morning. The chill is gone. Twenty-four degrees while the sun has yet to rise. Then you sit very comfortably on your outdoor terrace with a cup of coffee on the laptop to satisfy your curiosity about world events. And this morning there are two things that make it even more enjoyable.
Douwe Egberts coffee on board KLM flights
From 1 October 2018, KLM will serve sustainable coffee from Douwe Egberts on all its flights, both to European and intercontinental destinations. Tasty, high-quality coffee is important to KLM customers.
Coffee from Northern Thailand (video)
In this video you can see the cultivation and production of Slow Coffee Thai, a 100% organic Arabica coffee from Northern Thailand. The coffee beans are roasted in their own coffee roaster under the supervision of Khun Yod, a true coffee expert.