Fah Thai Magazine Jan-Feb 2017

HAPPENINGS
THAILAND
CHIANG MAI / chiang rai / mae hong son
SPOTLIGHT
Time for Tea
For half a century, Choui Fong Tea has been well-known for the top quality
of its traditional teas which are cultivated in its own gardens in Chiang Rai.
The region is regarded as the agricultural centre of the Kingdom of Thailand.
Choui Fong Tea grows several distinctive types of tea and produces assam,
green, oolong and black teas in the highlands at 1,200 metres above sea
level. There, the ideal climate and soil conditions permit the cultivation of
excellent teas. A visit to the plantation provides an excellent way to discover
the stunning scenery of Chiang Rai province and also a chance to sample and
purchase some wonderful brews. chouifongtea.com
Moroccan Romantic
If you and your loved one are into Morocco yet have not had a chance to visit, here’s a
place that gets you close enough to the country to make some memories. Sheik Istana,
a luxury hotel in Chiang Mai, whose design was inspired by Moroccan architecture, sits
on the bank of the Ping river which runs through the city. You can dine in the romantic
atmosphere surrounded by Moroccan gardens at the restaurant terrace overlooking the
Ping river. Also take in the stunning scene of Wat Chedi Liam, one of the ancient temples
in Wiang Kum Kam, a view that can also be enjoyed from your guestroom terrace. An
added plus: from New Year’s Eve until the end of February, get a 50 per cent discount for
the second night. sheikistanahotel.com, +66 (0) 53 273 142, +66 (0) 89 851 2929
In Coffee We Trust
We now have more good reasons to
enjoy our morning coffee, and with
help from Dhepprathan Coffee. A
morning cup of coffee or tea may do
more than just perk you up. Some
studies say that caffeine acts as an
antioxidant and helps prevent the
damaging effects of free radicals that
have been linked to heart disease and
Alzheimer’s. Dhepprathan’s coffee
beans are sourced from an organic,
family-owned plantation in the Sob
Moei District of Mae Hong Son in
Northern Thailand. This means that
this fine Arabica coffee plant is grown
at 1,035 to 1,250 metres above sea
level. Its high-quality medium to dark
roast beans give a complex aroma and
exquisite taste; the perfect choice for
coffee connoisseurs.
Dhepprathan Coffee
provides only one
blend in three
types of packaging:
ground coffee or
whole roasted
coffee beans in a
250g paper bag and
15g ground coffee
in a portable and
specially designed
bag. dhepprathan@
gmail.com; LINE ID:
DHEPPRATHAN or
+66 (0) 84 009 3366
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