The explosion of commercial caffeine peddlers in BKK at last shows signs of maturing. Tarrazu, a new specialty roaster on Street 370, trades exclusively in imported Arabica. The names sound like mysterious grape varietals or exotic strains of cannabis: Brazilian Yellow Bourbon, Ethiopian Yirgacheffe, Indonesian Mandheling. Ordering a cup is like scoring caffeine from the Smithsonian. There’s a climate-controlled cold room out back for bean storage and a custom-made bookshelf showcasing a dozen different strainers, each imparting its own character with a unique shape and groove. A tray of roasted bean samples illustrates the roasting range from light-medium to French to Italian. An industrial-strength German roasting machine sits in a glass showroom out front. Tarrazu sells ground roast by the 100 grams ($7+) and hot- and cold-brewed joe by the cup ($4).
Tarrazu Specialty Coffee Roaster, #340 Street 370.
