When did you have a cup of Lao coffee directly from the coffee farmers? Jhai Coffeehouse, a philanthropic coffee roaster and café, located in the southern community of Paksong, Laos; is trying to change the way you as a consumer drink your morning cup, while every single kip is given back to the community of coffee farmers by addressing the public health needs of Lao families. Janelle Kaczmarzewski of Jhai Coffeehouse, spoke with LLOTP on keeping a sustainable social business in Laos and what Jhai Coffeehouse has stirring in their cup of coffee this year.   Aside from what’s on the website, tell us a little bit about yourself. Why is this project important to you and to the people in Laos? Personally, this project is important to me for many reasons. Because I am an American AND I am aware of the ruthless, secretive bombing that went on in Laos.  My heart goes out to the families that were and continue to be affected by what the United States did during the Vietnam war. …