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Decades ago, villagers in the highlands ( Doi ) of Northern Thailand faced significant economic hardships and a lack of formal education, making true self-reliance difficult. The mountainous region, however, proved highly suitable for agriculture, offering a unique opportunity for ordinary villagers to discover their own potential and generate a sustainable income without having to leave their ancestral homeland. Gradually, our community embraced coffee as the path forward. U

Over two decades ago, agricultural shifts began in the forest area of Ban Karikee, Santi Khiri Subdistrict, Mae Lan Noi District, Mae Hong Son Province. At that time, traditional shifting cultivation [a slash-and-burn farming method] was the primary way of life for the villagers. Recognizing the need to protect the forest ecosystem, Mr. Radu and Mrs. Norathomae Niyomphrom pioneered the planting of organic Arabica coffee around the village. The local environment, nestled bene

In early 80's, they started to grow coffee beans around that area by Han people. Around that time, Lisu people from the top of Gaoligong Mountain (高黎贡山), the 3000m plus mountain villages in Nujiang Prefecture (怒江傈僳族自治州) started to migrate to the lower stream of Nu River for livelihood (scanty produce on high altitude) and/or safety reason (landslides). The lower stream of Nu River, altitude (900-1500m), with her valley boasting a sub-tropical climate, is most suitable for c

The Frontier: In our world of specialty coffee, we do not merely look for origin; we seek the frontier where we fight for justice. For us, the "Frontier" is not just a line on a map—it is a conscious commitment. It represents the remote, rugged edges of the world, from the mist-veiled peaks of Mae Hong Son to the ancient river valleys of Yunnan. These are the untouched landscapes where rare terroir thrives. More importantly, it is the space where our dedicated pastors and hu