VIETNAMESE TEA
With a tea culture rooted in both simplicity and tradition, Vietnam offers a unique bridge between the past and authenticity. From ethnic minority farmers hand-harvesting ancient tea trees in the north, to family-run gardens producing delicate green and red teas, Vietnamese tea expresses the quiet strength of its landscape and people.
At AN SHIM TEA, we celebrate the depth of Vietnam’s tea culture by sourcing rare and regionally distinct teas, often from remote highland forests and small artisan producers. Each tea in our collection reflects purity and the living energy of the mountains.
At AN SHIM TEA, we celebrate the depth of Vietnam’s tea culture by sourcing rare and regionally distinct teas, often from remote highland forests and small artisan producers. Each tea in our collection reflects purity and the living energy of the mountains.
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Tea has been an integral part of Vietnamese culture for over a thousand years, deeply ingrained in the daily life and traditions of the country. While historically influenced by neighboring China, Vietnam has developed its own distinct tea identity, shaped by indigenous tea trees, diverse ethnic groups, and the country’s mountainous terrain. Tea drinking in Vietnam is both casual and ceremonial, appearing in daily meals, religious offerings, ancestral worship, and community gatherings. In the far north, ancient tea trees grow wild in the forests, often tended by ethnic minority families who use traditional hand-processing methods passed down through generations. During the French colonial period and later under state control, large-scale tea cultivation expanded into the midlands and lowlands, leading to the development of black and green teas for export. In recent decades, there has been a resurgence of interest in artisanal teas, wild tree harvesting, and traditional processing, bringing Vietnamese teas back into focus for connoisseurs worldwide. Today, Vietnam is renowned for its ancient tea trees and distinctive regional garden styles, offering a unique blend of heritage, terroir, and simplicity.
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Tea has been an integral part of Vietnamese culture for over a thousand years, deeply ingrained in the daily life and traditions of the country. While historically influenced by neighboring China, Vietnam has developed its own distinct tea identity, shaped by indigenous tea trees, diverse ethnic groups, and the country’s mountainous terrain. Tea drinking in Vietnam is both casual and ceremonial, appearing in daily meals, religious offerings, ancestral worship, and community gatherings. In the far north, ancient tea trees grow wild in the forests, often tended by ethnic minority families who use traditional hand-processing methods passed down through generations. During the French colonial period and later under state control, large-scale tea cultivation expanded into the midlands and lowlands, leading to the development of black and green teas for export. In recent decades, there has been a resurgence of interest in artisanal teas, wild tree harvesting, and traditional processing, bringing Vietnamese teas back into focus for connoisseurs worldwide. Today, Vietnam is renowned for its ancient tea trees and distinctive regional garden styles, offering a unique blend of heritage, terroir, and simplicity.
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