Lazy Man Coffee

On our comparative study in Chiang Mai, we stayed with a Pagayor hill tribe, in the Nong Tao community. Pagayor means "simple people." They shared their incredible values with us, and it turned out to be one of the most rewarding homestays our student group had. They refer to themselves as "lazy people," not because they aren't hard-working (because they really are!), but because they are extremely self-sufficient. They produce only what they need in order to support a sustainable relationship with the forest. Some of us were lucky to spend a few hours with P'Saweat, the son of the village's head, who produces organic coffee. (Their entire garden was organic--80+ trees & fruits) He walked us through each step of the process, allowing us to become lazy men. 

Organic coffee beans galore! 

Once the beans are picked and peeled, they are left to dry for a week or so. Then they're ready to be weighed and peeled again!

Using a mortar and pestle, the shavings are removed and they are blown away with the wind. Time to roast the beans!

P'Saweat making sure each bean is roasted to perfection.

Try and imagine the smell of these fresh roasted beans.

All the girls & Ajaan John enjoying a fresh  cup on our last morning. Mom & Dad-- you'll get to try your very own cup of lazy man organic coffee when I'm home!