The Bolaven Plateau

A region in southern Laos made up mostly of the Laven ethnic minority, this is an area approximately 1200m above sea level and perfect ground for farming coffee.

On the plateau.

Dirty but enjoying a cup of Bolaven coffee at the only shop advertising in English in Paksong.

Coffee and tea co-op.

Nice home set above a coffee plantation.

We think harvest time may have just passed as there were few farmers laying out coffee to dry in the sun.  But we still managed to see some beans on the plant.