Jack with Manap, his mother and grandmother sharing coffee on the mountain farm

Mountain CoffeeMountain PeopleKaren Tribe

25 families. Every dollar returned to the people who grow it.

Mae Hong Son, Thailand → Milwaukee, Wisconsin

The Story

How It Started

Jack has been traveling to Southeast Asia since 2015, propelled by two things: a love of people and a love of good coffee. That combination led him to the mountains of Northern Thailand — and kept bringing him back for the last seven years.

In Mae Hong Son, he met Manop and his family — three generations of Karen Tribe farmers tending small plots on misty mountain slopes. The coffee was extraordinary. But more than that, the people were extraordinary.

What started as a connection became a mission: bring this exceptional coffee to Milwaukee, and send every dollar of profit back to the families who grow it.

Jack and Manop shaking hands at the HomHoh Coffee sign

The Farmer

Meet Manop

From Opium to Coffee

Manop’s father received coffee seeds from the Thai government as part of a program to help Karen families transition away from opium cultivation. From the age of five, Manop worked alongside his family in the fields, learning that coffee could bring both prosperity and dignity.

For over 42 years, he has dedicated himself to nurturing coffee and transforming it into something truly special: specialty coffee.

Manop sitting in the mountain forest of Mae Hong Son

Building Something Together

When his father passed away, Manop left his government job and returned home to continue the legacy. Out of grief, he found strength — founding a Collaborative of 25 families committed to working together, protecting their land, and sharing knowledge about specialty coffee.

They embraced organic practices rooted in Karen traditions of living in harmony with the forest. In 2023, Manop became a certified Q Grader through the Coffee Quality Institute’s first program in Thailand — learning to evaluate, cup, and process coffee with precision.

“This is where Jack’s journey and Manop’s story converge. Two people from opposite sides of the world, connected by coffee and a shared belief: that good things happen when you put people first.”

The Coffee

From Mountain to Cup

Shade-grown specialty Arabica from the community forests of Mae Ho.

Origin

Mae Ho, Mae Hong Son Province. A community forest at 3,280–3,940 ft elevation. Shade-grown under 65% canopy coverage alongside avocado and macadamia trees.

The Collaborative

25 Karen Tribe families, 49 farmers working together. Organic practices, shared knowledge, and a commitment to protecting their land and traditions.

The Harvest

Bourbon, Catimor, and Catuai varieties. Hand-picked at peak ripeness, with only ripe cherries selected. Nourished by organic fertilizers from the forest floor.

GAP Certified

Certified under Thailand’s Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) — standards managed by the Ministry of Agriculture ensuring safe, high-quality, and sustainable production.

The Signature

White floral character with jasmine-like aroma and bright acidity. A delicate note that reflects the soul of Mae Ho — distinct from any other Thai coffee region.

The Cup

Roasted locally in Milwaukee and shared with the community. Come say hello, hear the story, and take a bag home.

The Terroir

The land behind the flavor

Altitude

3,280–3,940 ft ASL

Climate

Tropical savanna (Aw)

Shade

65% canopy coverage

Rainfall

48.6 in/year (May–Oct)

Temperature

55–73°F nights / 84–100°F days

Soil

Organic forest floor

Varieties

Bourbon, Catimor, Catuai

Companions

Avocado, macadamia intercropped

Cupping Scores

Three processing methods, one exceptional origin

Natural

Sunlight and patience define the natural process

84.5

Honey

The coffee’s sticky mucilage stays on as beans dry

83.5

Washed

Cherries carefully pulped, fermented, and rinsed in pure mountain water

Jack and Manop walking among the coffee trees

Farmers harvesting coffee on the mountainside

Jack examining coffee branches on the farm

Manop showing Jack the coffee plants up close

Impact

Where Your Dollar Goes

of profits returned directly to the 25 farming families

Direct payment to farmers

Every dollar of profit goes back to Mae Hong Son

Transparent costs

Shipping, import, and local operations are covered at cost

Community investment

Families decide how to invest in their farms and futures

Jack and Manap standing together at the HomHoh Coffee farm

Reviews

What People Are Saying

“I tried a bag on a whim. Best coffee I’ve had in years — and the story behind it makes it even better.”

Sarah K.

Regular Customer, Milwaukee, WI

“Knowing that every dollar goes back to the families who grow this — that’s the kind of thing that keeps me coming back.”

Mike R.

Coffee Lover, Milwaukee, WI

“My friend told me about HomHoh and I had to try it. Now I tell everyone. This is how coffee should be done.”

David L.

Word of Mouth Convert, Milwaukee, WI

Where to Find Us

Coming to Milwaukee

Freshly roasted mountain coffee, straight from the Karen Tribe families of Mae Hong Son to you.

We roast HomHoh Coffee locally in Milwaukee and share it with the community. No online store, no big retail — just us, the coffee, and the story behind it.

Most of our customers find us through a friend. That's how we like it — word of mouth, one cup at a time. Get in touch and we'll let you know where to find us.

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Contact

Let’s Connect

Whether you want to learn more, find us at the market, or just say hello.

Reach Out

We'd love to hear from you. Whether you want to learn more about our farmers, find us at the market, or just say hello.

hello@homhoh.com

Milwaukee, Wisconsin