The grass is always greener on the other side, so people say. This much may be true if you prefer to have something green in lush green scenery, totally hidden away from your frantic life. If having a nice shot of the new trendy drink made from wheatgrass amid nature in the valley of Pai and a cozy stay at the hotel of your choice make the experience sweeter than downing the same kind of drink at Siam Paragon or on Kao San Road, Pai is obviously a greener lawn for you!

Many view Pai as a boutique and hip tourist destination with a wide variety of activities to enjoy and many photogenic sites to see but not many see the other green side of Pai apart from the obvious! However, just as the organic and healthy food trends are gaining in popularity, the new good-for-health drink has reached Pai and has quickly become very popular especially with foreign tourists visiting this peaceful village.

A small shot of wheatgrass contains so many vitamins and rich nutrition found in various kinds of fruits and vegetables that it is regarded as the perfect potion for detoxification. The drink does not just cleanse your system from the health-damaging substances but also gives you a quick boost. This is why it is perfect for those whose energy has virtually been drained out by their daily stress.

So far, the one and only place in Pai that offers this potent rejuvenating bittersweet shot is The Sanctuary. Its owner, Khun Toy (Chawalrasya Panya) kindly recommends that those trying to drink for the first time may be put off by its strong grassy smell and bitterness, but once swallowed, a touch of sweetness lingers on.

The 80 baht price for a small portion of a drink may not seem cost-effective but the richness of the green wheatgrass, freshly picked from the shop’s nursery, topped with Pai’s greenery, really makes this healthy shot at The Sanctuary worth while.