I decided to stay one more week in Pai, Thailand. Mainly because I don't want to stress, and I have time (with not much of a defined itinerary for my travels). I wanted to stay someplace else since the place I had wasn't so peaceful (right next to a rather busy road). I drove around last week on a motorbike and decided on a new place. It's more peaceful here even though some sound/noise is always going on in Asia. I have had a rather bad headache since Christmas Eve now so it's been a bit of a challenge. I haven't had the energy to do much except go out to eat 3 times per day, do some work (not much with this headache), and do yoga.
I'll probably post more about my time here in Pai but now I want to focus on the amazing coffee I have discovered π
I don't drink so much coffee, back home usually only in the morning. I actually had a plan to kick the habit before I left for Thailand because I didn't want to feel that I had to have coffee in the morning. And I don't want to drink bad coffee. But well, that didn't happen and so far I think I have had coffee every day.
As I shared in my previous post, I'm so happy that oat milk can be found now in Thailand. It's my favorite milk in coffee. Of course, it's not available everywhere, but in vegan-friendly places like Pai or Chiang Mai, you can easily find places that offer it. You usually have to pay extra for it though (which is understandable).
So, already last week when I was out exploring I drove past this interesting-looking place, with a big coffee sign. Now I stay only a few minutes away on foot π It's called Khaotha Coffee and they use locally produced coffee beans.
The decor of the place is very fascinating indeed, I feel I could spend hours here just looking at all the things that are on display. I don't know how they came up with all this stuff! You can tell this place is popular because in the mornings a lot of people come for coffee. I have had breakfast at a different place (this place mainly focuses on coffee, and not much food is available) and then come here to have my coffee to go as I want to get back to my place and start working.
And OMG this coffee is amazing! The best I have had in a long time. I have found myself coming back after lunch to order another one because it's so good. Not a habit I want to establish really (to also have coffee in the afternoon).
This place might look quiet, but I do my best to not take pictures of people (unless invited). I don't appreciate being in stranger's pictures but of course, when traveling, you get caught in pictures a lot. But this place actually has a sign saying not to take pictures of people's faces. I also appreciate that smoking (weed) isn't allowed here. I have already had enough of all the weed-smoking hippies here, they are everywhere.
Below is me enjoying this amazing coffee (americano with oat milk), despite a terrible headache, on my terrace.
That's it for now. Who knows, I might post more about coffee here in Thailand. Drinking coffee is not a habit I want to kick when you can find this superb quality βοΈπ
Thanks for reading πΈ
Wishing you a lovely day π
Sometimes we really find comfort in having a cup of coffee. We also tried to visit a place that offers a good cup of coffee. Anyway, safe travels to you!
Thank you ππ½ I hope you'll find a similar place with great coffee π
The place does look fascinating, great for taking pictures of all the items. I've always been keen on coffee, we've got some good brands here, but since my brother came from Costa Rica we've been having coffee made there and it's delicious! Glad you found your place to have a good cup, and even gladder that you're in a somewhat less noisy place. May your trip continue to offer surprises like these!
Nice! π
Yes the place was less noisy but now I'm back in noisy Chiang Mai. I'm so relieved though, feel so much better here!
Thank you my friend π
I love how they have decorated the place and put the pieces together. The vintage vibe and the beautiful indoor plants look so great.
Not sure if I can kick the coffee habit myself, but now I try to keep myself from saying that I am "not happy" without my coffee.
I'd say you have a perfect view there to enjoy great coffee.
Yes the place feels very original.
'Not happy without my coffee', haha. I know some people say that they are not themselves before the first cup of coffee in the morning.
Yes, not complaining π
May your festivities be fueled by Coffee, and filled with all the things that bring you joy!
All good wishes from Cinnamon Cup Coffee, a warm Obsessive Caffeinated Disorder (OCD) incubated community. βοΈ
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Thank you π
Iβve never had this kind of coffee but I think I need to do so someday so Iβd experience the kind of enjoyment you people have when drinking coffee
Nice one!
Haha, yes. Great coffee can be so nice to enjoy π