Life has a way of leading us to places we never imagined, doesn’t it?
I grew up surrounded by art, design, and creativity, and for the longest time, I thought that would always be my world. Never did I expect that one day, tea would become such an important part of my life.
My journey with tea began in 2020, right in the middle of the pandemic. At that time, my company was struggling, and I was planning to pursue an MBA. I left my job to prepare for this new path, but unexpectedly, tea found its way to me.
While studying, I decided to take on part-time work to balance income and learning. The MBA was a complete departure from the design field I had devoted more than ten years to, so I wanted to give it everything I had. It was during this transition that I discovered tea as a gentle yet powerful practice — one that brought me mindfulness and calm. Through tea, I found a deeper wholeness — my grounding column of strength and balance.
My first experience came at Dear Teahouse, where the founder, also a creative soul, taught me so much. I thought my journey with tea might end there, but it didn’t. In 2022, I joined Plantrip Cha, where I had the fortune of learning more deeply under the guidance of Ms. Nguyen Do Kim Thanh. From there, a whole new world opened up.
For nearly four years with Plantrip Cha and Plantrip Thé Des Arts, I had the freedom to create with tea, to meet inspiring people, and to achieve milestones I deeply cherish.
At the end of 2025, this chapter with Plantrip Cha came to a close. It is bittersweet, but above all, I carry immense gratitude — for tea, and for all the people who have walked alongside me on this path. Today, I continue to share tea in my own way, carrying forward the spirit it has given me.
