In the mountainous region of Chiang Mai in northern Thailand, the Karen community long relied on opium cultivation for their livelihood. In the 1970s, King Bhumibol initiated the "Royal Project," promoting coffee as a replacement for opium and gradually bringing positive change to the area.

Muga means "auntie" in the Northern Thai Karen language, symbolizing the hardworking elder women in the community. This coffee carries the stories they have lovingly preserved.

With the support of the Montfort Brothers of St. Gabriel, Brother Anurak and Lojia Pholawat established a coffee processing center at Life Coffee, allowing the value of coffee to directly benefit the community and successfully increasing local families' income. Lands once filled with illegal crops and conflict are now covered with Arabica coffee trees, symbolizing safety and dignity.

This coffee from Thailand's Golden Triangle is gradually gaining recognition in international markets for its quality. It stands as a testament to the possibility of transformation—from opium to coffee, from conflict to hope.