CHIANG RAI - Morning fog still hangs over the ridgelines, and the first Specialty Coffee blossoms add a soft scent to the cold air. Up on these highlands, coffee is no longer just another farm option.

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Chiang Rai’s mountains, marked by mist and rolling hills, have witnessed a quiet change over the years. The hill tribe communities of Doi Chang, once reliant on the opium trade, have turned their land into a sought-after region for specialty coffee.

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