Phupha Estate holds a special place in our coffee journey in Thailand. What began as our first close relationship with a local coffee farm has grown over the seasons into something much more meaningful.
Earlier this year, our teams from Bangkok, Kyoto, and Singapore travelled to Mae Ton Luang, Chiang Mai, to spend time at Phupha Estate. Being at the farm gave us the chance to see firsthand the care behind this coffee — from cultivation and cherry selection to processing and drying.
Seeing the work up close gave us an even deeper appreciation for the patience and intention behind every harvest, and for the people who make it possible.
This Season
This year’s washed lot shows a slightly different expression from the previous crop.
Our light roast brings out delicate chrysanthemum florals, soft stone fruit acidity, honey-like sweetness, and a smooth macadamia finish.
Gentle and comforting, yet with enough brightness to keep the cup lively, it is a coffee that reflects both its origin and the continuing work behind each season.
We’re grateful to continue sharing Phupha Estate with our community — and to celebrate a relationship that continues to grow year after year.
KURASU FARM PARTNERS
Coffee shaped by the relationships we build with the people who grow it.
KURASU FARM PARTNERS is our series for coffees built around meaningful, ongoing relationships with producers and farms.
Beyond sourcing coffee, we want to spend time at origin, understand how the coffee is grown and processed, exchange ideas, and continue learning together from one season to the next.
Phupha Estate is where this journey began for us in Thailand.
Coffee Profile
Roast Level: Light Roast Country: Thailand Region: Mae Ton Luang, Thepsadet, Doi Saket, Chiang Mai Farm: Phupha Estate Altitude: 1,400 MASL Variety: Typica, Bourbon, Catuai, Caturra Process: Washed
Tasting Notes: Chrysanthemum, Stone Fruit, Honey, Macadamia
Flavor
Gentle and comforting, with chrysanthemum florals, soft stone fruit acidity, honey-like sweetness, and a smooth macadamia finish.
Kurasu Coffee Brew Guide
Step by step:
Hot filter // Dose 14g ::Water 200g
*recommended temperature 92c
How to brew 0:00 40g 0:40 +60g (Total 100g) 1:10 +50g (Total 150g) 1:40 +50g (Total 200g)
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Iced ( Drip on ice) // Dose 16g :: Water 150g : Ice 90g How to Brew 0:00 30g 0:30 +60g (Total 90g) 1:10~1:20 +60g (Total 150g)
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About Yamato Toujiki
Arita, one of the most prestigious pottery producing regions of Japan, has been playing a fundamental role in providing trusty products to support Japanese culinary culture for more than 400 years. Among the manufacturers we met in Arita, Yamato Toujiki is one that was flexible and open to new designs and ideas, while still embracing traditional techniques.
The craftspeople there are truly meticulous in their work, not overlooking even the slightest difference in shape and carefully finishing each piece one by one.
As we went though countless prototypes, their professional inputs such as “this thickness tends to deform after firing” or “the angle of this curve could be adjusted a little more” has given us many new perspectives to give the design we envisioned an actual shape.
The precision in the craftspeople’s work we witnessed on our visit to Arita was truly remarkable. How they used potter’s wheel so naturally like breathing, and how a beautiful shape emerges from it- the moment we saw it, we realized that we are not just making something but also passing on this culture of the art.
Another thing that stuck with us was the atmosphere of the workshop. It was quiet but full of energy at the same time, the air filled with history and a proud craftspersonship.
“You never know until it comes out of the oven” they said- that’s why they treat each and every piece with such attention and precision, making adjustment along the way as needed. In their such work ethics we saw a shared sense of pursuing the ideal with our product designing process.
Kyoto Series is a product born through the hands of such craftspeople- it would be our pleasure if you could feel the warmth of human touch and their stories as you sip.
While the product is dishwasher-safe, hand-washing is recommended for the product to last longer.
Scrubbing with abrasive detergent or metal scrubbers may scratch the product, so please wash with a soft sponge. Avoid soaking the product in water for long. After washing, wipe with a soft dry cloth and dry well before storing in a well-ventilated place. Please be careful not to apply strong impact, to avoid chipping and cracking.
Other note
Do not use in an oven, induction cooker, or over an open flame.
While this product is microwave-safe, do not use it without food on it or heat it for an extended period of time.
Sudden temperature changes (rapid heating and cooling) may damage the product. Even partial temperature changes may cause damage.
If cracks or fissures appear, stop using the product for safety reasons.
The surface of the product may develop small cracks during use, but this does not affect the quality nor usability. As the product is handmade, there may be individual differences in color and shape.