Kofuku Coffee & Bistro (goo.gl/Bd4SBG) is Phetburi’s contribution to the DIY dining trend.

 

Get your coffee snob on by moonlighting as roaster and barista, a process that will take you from green bean to steaming cup. Hand-pick your beans, roast them on a tiny pan, and choose from the many brewing methods, including the chemistry-set siphon, nitro cold brew, the moka pot, or just the good ol’ drip. The fruits of your labor? A drink you can call your own.

 

The cafe does have a drum roaster (no, you’re not allowed to use it) where New Guinea and Kenya beans are roasted. For a novel drink, order the rainbow latte (B80-100), which is poured with milks of different color. Purists will want to try the punchy ristretto (B80-100).

 

The cafe serves Thai food, but it’s quarantined in another section lest the aromas bleed over. What did we tell you? Bona fide coffee snobs.

 

Phetburi is about 2.5 hours' drive from Bangkok. 

 

Moo 7, Tambon Rai Makham, Amphoe Ban Lat, 080-113-4567. Open daily 6:30am-18:30pm

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