What’s your favorite region for coffee?
Different soils give you different coffee beans. I like the African region. Places like Kenya offer exciting beans; it’s almost like traveling.

What is third wave coffee culture?
It’s a movement wherein every step in the process of coffee making is taken very seriously. It’s about placing greater importance on the source, selection and quality of beans. It started in the US years ago and we’re seeing more of that here. We might see a fourth wave—maybe more coffee pairing with food, but in the end, it all comes down to the pleasure you get out of a cup.

What makes for a good cup of coffee?
You need to experience the lot, and in the end, everyone likes a different cup of coffee. In the practice of coffee tasting, the big five categories for consideration are aroma, flavor, body, acidity and after-taste.

What does coffee mean to you?
It's a design piece. It’s like we’re taking different materials and creating a single piece. Different hands craft different things.

What’s the future for the Thai coffee industry?
At last, we’re starting to see some quality. There’re lots of cafés opening, but most are just not right. It all depends on the owners.

What are the popular beans?
Kenya, Ethiopia, Colombo and Brazil.