Roots Coffee Roaster

Roots Coffee Roaster describes itself as a coffee pioneer with a focus on Thai coffee, and the emphasis holds up in the details: rather than a generic direct-trade claim, the brand runs a Cup to Farm program naming the actual farmers, processors and regional connectors it works with, from northern growers to producers of local ingredients in the south. That regional focus extends to the drinks menu itself — seasonal Barista's Choice specials have included a Snowy Citrus Cold Brew built around Som-Kliang, a Thai citrus fruit, rather than syrups sourced from a generic supplier catalogue. The brand has grown into a genuine Bangkok chain, with confirmed locations at Ari and Ratchathewi and additional branches in Thonglor, Sathorn and Lasalle — five neighborhoods across the city rather than a single flagship café. Alongside brewed coffee, Roots sells whole beans and brewing equipment through its stores. For a category where "we source ethically" is often left unproven, naming the specific program, the specific regional ingredients and the specific branch network gives Roots a more concrete claim to its self-described pioneer status.