Our Story

Founded by chef and culinary activist Dustin Joseph, Left Hand Roasters brings a culinary perspective to specialty coffee. Drawing on over 20 years of hospitality experience and a deep connection to Thailand that began in Mae Hong Son in 2004, Dustin started roasting and sourcing Thai coffee in 2009. Inspired by King Rama IX’s Sufficiency Economy Philosophy (SEP), he launched Left Hand Roasters in 2018 as a social impact brand designed to address systemic issues within our food system.

Today, we partner directly with Northern Thai farming communities to foster long-term, self-sustaining development. We prioritize fair wages, labor rights, and regenerative agricultural practices that support reforestation and biodiversity. By upcycling coffee byproducts like Cascara and Coffee Blossom, we create additional revenue streams for our farmers. Ultimately, our goal is to empower the people behind the product while showcasing the world-class potential of specialty Thai coffee.