Hi there! Welcome to our “little taste of Cambodia” page. If you’ve made it here, it’s because you’re awesome and we want to show you just a little token of our appreciation for what you mean to us. It has been 4 years since our last visit to the United States and we have missed you! We know the Pacific Ocean is big and it’s quite a journey to get to Cambodia, so we want to bring a little taste of Cambodia to you.
Take a look at the options below and select items that interest you. Feel free to select as many as you want. Just keep in mind, our luggage space is limited, so the more you select, the closer to Costco sample sized it will be (I’m kidding a little bit about it being that small). We can’t wait to see you and hope you love these little tastes of Cambodia.
If you scroll down below there are brief descriptions/comments about each item. Also, there’s a “leave a note” section to ask me any questions about any of the items. This isn’t like a store where all “purchases are final” so we can always email back and forth about this.
Coffee
Cambodia grows only robusta beans in the northeastern region, mostly in Mondulkiri and Rattanikiri provinces. We personally know a great local company that is committed to buying only from indigenous local farmers. Are you an avid coffee drinker and want to know more? Feel free to ask me more.
Tea
Most restaurants and stands serve this jasmine loose leaf green tea in a tea pot with every meal. It’s packed with good healthy stuff I’ve heard. It comes loose leaf so you’ll need a strainer.
Palm Sugar
Believe it or not, Palm sugar comes from a Palm tree, a certain kind of palm tree, that is! Read more about it by clicking here.
Peppercorns
There is more than one type of pepper in this world. I had no idea until moving here to Cambodia. They all originate from the the same plant but vary in taste and smell. Read more by clicking here.
Dried Mango
This soft, chewy snack has everything you want in a sweet treat. It’s delicious and even if you don’t check the box, I’m probably still bringing some for you. Mangos are one of the most common fruits in Cambodia. There are different varieties, even some that are extremely sour and are typically dipped in a chili-salt (my 8 year old daughter has now surpassed me in her hot chili pepper tolerance!).
Honey
Honey is harvested all over Cambodia. There’s minimal processing so it’s rich in all the probiotics and good stuff that makes honey healthy. On multiple occasions, I’ve seen your “average Joe” Cambodian scale a tree and harvest a bee hive. The honey is enjoyed, but so is the larva in the hive. I think it’s an acquired taste as it’s a bit bitter, but it is absolutely an acquired idea.
Cambodian Scarf
Pronounced “krō-ma” the thin Cambodian scarf is frequently used in farming or other labor intensive work that causes exposure to the sun. It is often fully wrapped around ones head to shade from the sun. Sometimes it’s worn only around the neck, and more rarely as a belt around the waist.
Picnic Mat
Pronounced “kgun-tel” the Cambodian picnic mat is commonly used in daily life. Often providing a clean surface it us used to meet with guests in a household, prepare meals, or lounge in the shade during the heat of the day. It folds up nicely to a shoe-box size.