Why Tea from Northern Vietnam Is So Special
For many people, tea means China, Japan, or India – but few know that some of the world’s oldest tea trees grow in the far north of Vietnam. This is where the story of Lùm begins – in the remote mountains of Hà Giang.
Ancient Tea Trees in the Mountains of Hà Giang
In the highlands of northern Vietnam, the rare Shan Tuyet tea trees thrive at altitudes above 1,000 meters. Many of these trees are hundreds of years old – their deep roots draw minerals from untouched soil, and their silvery buds create a tea that is naturally pure and aromatic.
Here, families from local mountain communities hand-pick each leaf on steep slopes, keeping alive a craft that has been passed down through generations.
Direct Partnership, No Middlemen
Our tea comes directly from a local tea producer in Hà Giang, who collects hand-picked leaves from surrounding villages and processes them with care and tradition.
By working directly with him – without industrial processing or middlemen – the tea stays as it should be: authentic, pure, and natural.
No Additives. No Compromises.
Our teas are completely free from pesticides, flavorings, and artificial additives.
What you taste is 100% natural – pure tea as it has been enjoyed for generations.
How It All Began
When we – Richard and Jesse – first traveled to Hà Giang, it wasn’t about business.
We were welcomed by our now-partner farmer, his wife, and his son.
We stayed in their home, shared meals, learned about the tea trees with the help of a translator, and simply connected as people.
That meeting became the beginning of Lùm – not a calculation, but a friendship.
A Taste of the North in Every Cup
When you drink our tea, you’re tasting the origin – the mountains, the heritage, and the hands that picked every leaf.