When you think of Thailand, a specific image immediately comes to mind: white sandy beaches, gently swaying palm trees, and an ice-cold, freshly opened coconut in hand. Coconut water is the ultimate thirst quencher in the tropics. But did you know that not all coconuts in Thailand are the same? In the Land of Smiles, there are completely different taste experiences to discover. The next time you're at a Thai street stall, you should definitely know these two varieties! 1. The Young Coconut (Nam Hom) – The Classic If you're...
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Khao Soi is not just a soup. It's a place, a memory, a feeling — in a bowl. Some dishes taste good. And then there are dishes that transport you somewhere. Khao Soi belongs to the latter category. I grew up near Chiang Mai. And when I think of home, I don't think of a house or a street — I think of the smell of coconut curry slowly simmering. Of the first spoonful, which is somehow creamy, spicy, sour, and sweet all at once. I think of Khao Soi....
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Everyone knows Bangkok. And Phuket too. But Lanna? If you've never heard that name before, you're not alone — and that's exactly what motivated me to create this box. I grew up in Chiang Mai. Surrounded by temples, morning markets, and bowls of steaming Khao Soi. For me, Lanna isn't a destination; it's home. And now, from Germany, I sometimes miss that feeling so much that I decided to simply bring it to you. What exactly is Lanna? Lanna — written ล้านนา in Thai — literally translates to "Kingdom of a...
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