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HUA HUN SPECIALTY COFFEE GUIDE

BY TREMOR CHRIST


A weekend escape for many Bangkok-ites, the retirement bonanza of Hua Hin has actually managed to conjure some truly good coffee shops. Despite beach towns usually falling prey to the tired old cold-coffee craze, with perhaps a Starbucks tucked inside a newly constructed mall, the general landscape bodes poorly for those of caffeine inclinations.


Spread from the northern part near Cha Am, and all the way down to the tip where the highway curls inward, are some truly excellent places to park your bums and sip pour-overs, espresso and cold coffee. With a good mix of specialty coffee's, more accessible medium/dark roast flat white style drinks and everything in between, below is a list to begin your vacation battleplans.


Most of the places mentioned also sell beans, so if you carry a grinder and travel set-up, this is your time to shine.


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GALLERY DRIP

This coffee shop run by the friendliest couple ever makes great pour-over and serves all your usual espresso drinks too. They have a small menu for food items also.

RONIN CAPSULE

This treasure trove of artistic endeavour lies in a hidden residential area, run by an infectious couple of painters, musicians and coffee fanatics, closed most of the year, if you are lucky to be in Hua Hin when they are open then drop by !

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SRNA

Take-away only, but a great spot to grab a specialty coffee or an ice version if you can handle sitting at the benches out front in the intense heat. They sell bags of beans also.

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VELO

Another coffee shop that roasts their own beans and blends, and has a snazzy cold coffee served in a can they press in shop. There are a few local coffee beans but also a nice collection of imported specialty beans.

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DRIP RIMLAY

If the beach is calling but you don't want to settle for a muddy, bitter brew, then find a sunbed near this shack and sample some of their home-roasted beans. Definitely the best coffee you are going to find this close to the ocean.

CHIFFON CAFE

A solid intimate cafe that sells delicious coffees, ice-coffee and hand selected bags of beans for those who can brew in their hotels.

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