A Conscious Cup

My Scholarship entry - A 'place' I have visited

THAILAND | Monday, 7 January 2013 | Views [512] | View Larger Image

One of the secrets to the high quality crop grown in the Akha village is the access to fresh spring water. Cleaning the coffee cherries is imperative, however the purity of the water is also important to the livelihood of the community.

Tags: thailand, coffee, sustainability, travel, agriculture

High in the mountainous region of northern Thailand, tucked majestically among fertile red clay and copious foliage lies the Akha village, a hill tribe and ethnic minority. They cultivate coffee and stone fruits, sustaining themselves through an entrepreneurial venture run by an ex-monk turned university student, visionary and son of the 'Akha Ama' (Akha mother).

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Two Akha women take a moment to rest between their six-hour days in the coffee fields and their numerous domestic responsibilities. Females play a large role in Akha society and culture.

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