On The Edge With April Mahoney

Phyu Thwe, who owns Mogok Tea Estate, a 100-acre oasis of ancient tea trees and newly planted trees untouched by the legacy of destructive gem mining in Myanmar. Thwe grew up in the small village of Mogok but now lives in London and works as an accountant. The 35-year-old wanted to see the world when she left home at age 20, but she quickly became disillusioned with the Western lifestyle and searched for a project with more purpose.