Sweet Irie Sue,
No doubt the locals will buy from locals. Selling to tourists is different than selling coffee at top dollar where if you do not get quality then you go elsewhere. These suppliers have been in business for decades. Thunder could source the same beans from the online sites I posted earlier, but did you see the picture of his roasting method? Another reminder that this is the third world and perhaps that is the attraction to most of the boardies - a simpler yet fulfilling way of life. Let taste be the guide, but we our talking apples & oranges...

Happy trails.