01/19/2026
Cupping fresh new coffees with the LộcRừngCoffee(Nature’sGift) team along with from international importers known for their support for local farmers and a fantastic roaster from Hanoi.
Lộc Rừng (which translates to "Wild Forest") is a specialty coffee project based in the "invisible village" of Đưng K'Nớ, located in the Lạc Dương District of Vietnam's Central Highlands.
The project is led by a young team focused on sustainable agroforestry and supporting the local K'Ho community.
Key Management & Leadership:
Quynh: The primary driver behind the coffee side of the project. She established the processing station and manages the partnerships with local K'Ho farmers. Her family also operates an eco-resort near the forest focused on K'Ho cultural preservation.
Kate: Born in 1996, she is one of the project's leaders and has a background in coffee quality grading and education. She is often the main point of contact for international roasting partners and handles much of the communication and logistics for exports.
Leo: Kate's partner, who works alongside her on the hands-on aspects of farming and processing.
Project Focus
Sustainable Farming: They exclusively follow sustainable principles, focusing on high-altitude Arabica (grown at approximately 1,500–1,800 meters).
Community Partnership: The team works with approximately 15 year-round employees and expands during harvest to support local families, helping them secure land and preserve traditional farming methods.
Coffee Nursery: Established in 2023, their nursery focuses on crop security by sharing quality Arabica seedlings with community farming partners.