Stories

Our blog is a window into the heart of Kampot and the world of pepper. Here, we’ll share authentic stories from the farm, portraits of the people who make this journey possible, and insights into the traditions that give Kampot pepper its unique character.

From daily life on the plantation to articles on the history of pepper and glimpses of Kampot’s vibrant culture, every story will reflect the diversity and authenticity of our world. This space will be updated regularly, offering you a living journal that grows alongside the farm itself.

Bo Tree Farm

Boiling the Pepper

Processing the peppercorns after harvest is not straight forward. The berries have to be separated first into red and green, removing the poor quality ones....

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Bo Tree Farm

Pepper Sorting

Sorting the pepper to the high standards required to qualify as Kampot Pepper, under the PGI (Protected Geographic Indication) rules, is a laborious process. Here...

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Bo Tree Farm

Chan Kimly

…or Aly to her friends and Thea to her family, is the mistress of Bo Tree! Together with her Scottish husband, Christopher, she bought the...

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