Until All Have Heard
Developing leaders and building community in Chiang Mai through the coffee industry.
More than a coffee company
We desire to be a part of what God is doing in Chiang Mai by entering the coffee industry — employing, developing, and investing in our staff and the people closest to us.
Our vision is to see Thai people be transformed, developed, and empowered by the gospel, and in overflow make disciples that make disciples — here in Chiang Mai and beyond.
The perfect platform
Coffee shops are natural gathering places — neutral spaces where conversations happen, friendships form, and people linger. We leverage this environment intentionally for real relationships while running a legitimate, excellent business.
Thailand has a thriving coffee culture, particularly in Chiang Mai with its growing specialty scene. The local market values quality, relationship, and atmosphere — giving us an ideal entry point to serve well and build trust.
Faithful. Teachable. Fruitful.
Faithful
We are stewards of everything entrusted to us. We work hard and do excellent work — not for our own gain, but because quality is an act of worship. We show up every day and do the work.
Teachable
We maintain a posture of learning — seeking to grow personally, spiritually, and in every area of life. In partnering together, we commit to growing together. No one has it all figured out.
Fruitful
We position ourselves to bear fruit and embrace a mentality of skilled master builders — eager to upgrade and learn to serve more effectively. We expect excellence, not perfection.
Six cafes, one mission
1981 Espresso Bar Network currently operates six cafes across Chiang Mai, each one locally led. From our flagship location to our roastery at Matthew 5 Project, every cafe in the network shares the same commitment to quality coffee and genuine community.
We roast all our beans in-house, train our partners in both coffee and leadership, and believe that a good cup of coffee can open the door to something much bigger.
Visit our cafesThe people behind the bar
Pannalax Boonwuth
Executive Director
Pedro Silvestre
Co-Executive Director
Wattanachai
Assistant Director & Lead Roaster
Katie Silvestre
Assistant Director & Media
Want to get involved?
Whether you want to support the network, buy our beans, or just learn more — we'd love to hear from you.