What are Vietnam teas?

Vietnam has one of the oldest tea cultures in Asia, yet it has only become more widely recognised in the European speciality market in recent decades. While much Vietnamese tea has traditionally been used in blends, a growing number of small artisan producers are now showing just how impressive the country’s finest teas can be. Our Vietnam tea collection reflects that change, bringing together a small but distinctive range of teas that highlight the quality and individuality of this emerging tea origin.

Vietnam is especially well known for green tea, but it also produces elegant oolongs and high-quality black teas. That gives the collection a pleasing range of styles, from grassy and fresh to floral and gently sweet. For tea drinkers who enjoy discovering less familiar origins, Vietnam offers a rewarding mix of authenticity, craftsmanship and character.

What do Vietnam teas taste like?

Vietnam teas can be fresh and grassy, floral and smooth, or fuller-bodied with soft sweetness, depending on the style. Green teas often bring a lively, slightly brisk opening that softens into a sweeter finish, while oolongs can feel more rounded and fragrant. Black teas from Vietnam can offer a spicier or more floral take on styles that some drinkers may know from elsewhere in Asia.

A very good place to begin is Tan Cuong Hoangbinh Green Tea, which offers an authentic introduction to Vietnamese tea. It starts with a slightly bitter edge that quickly gives way to a deeper sweetness, making it a lively and rewarding green tea for those who enjoy freshness with character.

For something softer and more unusual, Vietnam Tung Ting Oolong brings a different side of the collection into view. Produced near Bao Loc in Lam Dong province using Taiwanese methods, it has a bright green cup, a sweet floral aroma and a smooth, refreshing finish. That makes it an excellent choice for those who want a more elegant and lightly creamy tea with gentle complexity.

For a speciality example, Vietnam Golden Tippy OP Organic shows how well Vietnam can handle fine black tea. It is described as gently floral and full-bodied, with hints of caramel, giving the collection an organic black tea that feels polished and distinctive. Together, these three teas show the breadth of Vietnam’s tea-making: grassy and sweet, floral and refined, and rich yet elegant.

Why are Vietnam teas so distinctive?

One reason Vietnam teas stand out is the shift towards smaller-scale, artisan production. As the collection description notes, recent years have seen more high-end growers gaining attention for teas that deserve recognition in their own right rather than disappearing into anonymous blends. That change is helping Vietnam establish itself as a serious tea origin for those interested in quality loose leaf tea.

Vietnam’s strength also lies in its stylistic variety. Green tea remains the most widely drunk tea in Vietnam, but the country’s tea gardens also produce black teas and oolongs with real finesse. This allows a Vietnam collection to feel varied without becoming scattered, giving tea drinkers several expressions of the same origin to explore.

Does Vietnam tea have caffeine?

Yes, most traditional Vietnam teas naturally contain caffeine, including green tea, oolong and black tea. The exact amount will vary by tea type and brewing method, but in general the collection is best suited to daytime drinking. Green teas often feel especially fresh and uplifting, while black teas and oolongs can offer a little more body and depth.

How should you drink Vietnam tea?

Vietnam teas are best approached according to style. Green teas are often most enjoyable drunk plain, allowing their grassy freshness and natural sweetness to come through clearly. Oolongs such as Vietnam Tung Ting Oolong are also best appreciated without milk, so their floral aroma and smooth finish can be fully enjoyed. Black teas such as Vietnam Golden Tippy OP Organic can be taken plain or according to personal taste, depending on how full a cup you prefer.

That makes our Vietnam tea collection easy to explore by mood as well as flavour. Choose a green tea for freshness, an oolong for elegance, or an organic black tea for a fuller and more rounded cup.

Explore our Vietnam tea collection

Our Vietnam tea collection is designed to showcase the quality and diversity of this increasingly exciting tea origin. From the fresh, sweet character of Tan Cuong Hoangbinh Green Tea, to the floral smoothness of Vietnam Tung Ting Oolong, to the gently rich profile of Vietnam Golden Tippy OP Organic, it offers a clear and enjoyable way to discover Vietnamese tea beyond the familiar.

Whether you are looking for a refreshing green tea, a more graceful oolong or an organic black tea with depth and sweetness, there is plenty to discover in the collection.