The Story Behind the Establishment of Tam Trinh Coffee Import-Export Factory

Amid the sunlit, windswept highlands of Lam Ha, where ripe coffee cherries flourish on red basalt soil, a quiet yet powerful journey has been unfolding — the journey of building a coffee factory not merely to roast beans, but to preserve the soul of the land, its people, and each harvest season.

Tam Trinh Coffee Factory was not created to chase volume. It was born from a simple aspiration: to produce coffee with integrity, transparency, and fairness — from the farmer to the final cup.

1. Location – Capacity – Strategic Role

Located in Nam Ban Town (Lam Ha District, Lam Dong Province), Tam Trinh Factory sits at the heart of a key coffee-growing region — often referred to as Vietnam’s specialty coffee capital. The region offers year-round mild weather, ideal altitude, fertile soil, and thousands of hectares of high-quality coffee farms.

The factory is just 28 km from Da Lat City (approximately 30–45 minutes by car or motorbike), making it convenient for trade and coffee tourism experiences.

With an annual capacity of 20,000 tons, modern processing, roasting, packaging, and storage systems enable Tam Trinh to maintain strict quality control across the entire export value chain.

2. The Development Journey of Tam Trinh Coffee Factory

The journey began in 1993 with a small family eatery, where Mr. and Mrs. Tam Trinh started trading agricultural products, supplying farming materials, and supporting local farmers.

By 1995, the family entered the coffee sector — the key agricultural product of the highlands.

In 2009, the Tam Trinh coffee purchasing station was established, becoming a trusted trading hub for thousands of farming households. Three years later, Tam Trinh Coffee Import-Export Co., Ltd. was officially founded and joined the global 4C Association, affirming its commitment to sustainable and transparent production.

From 2015 onward, the company modernized processing techniques, applying honey and natural methods, raised-bed drying, and 100% ripe cherry harvesting.

In 2019, Tam Trinh achieved Rainforest Alliance certification and launched its first coffee tourism model.

In June 2022, Tam Trinh Coffee Experiences officially began operations, completing the “From Farm to Cup” value chain and connecting more than 3,000 farmers with coffee lovers worldwide.

3. Closed-Loop Production – Modern – Preserving Original Character

Farmer Partnerships

• Over 3,000 households

• More than 90% ripe cherry harvesting

• Deep training in sustainable farming practices

Processing Methods

After harvest, beans are sorted and processed using three main methods:

• Natural Process: Whole cherries are sun-dried to preserve natural sweetness and fruity notes.

• Honey Process: Skin removed but mucilage retained, creating sweetness, smooth body, and round flavor.

• Full Washed: Mucilage fully removed through fermentation and washing, producing bright, clean flavors with mild acidity.

Closed-Loop Production 

Sorting
Beans are graded and impurities removed according to international export standards.

Storage
Stored in modern warehouses in Nam Ban, ensuring stable humidity and air conditions.

Roasting & Grinding
Temperature carefully controlled; roasted coffee is rested in sealed containers for 10 days to fully develop flavor.

Packaging
Four-layer moisture-proof packaging with Swiss one-way valve technology allows gas release while preventing outside air from entering.

4. Export Markets – Strategic Partnerships

From carefully selected highland beans, Tam Trinh has successfully entered demanding markets such as Japan, South Korea, Europe, and the United States.

Beyond meeting strict quality standards, Tam Trinh collaborates with F&B partners for OEM production and private label brand development.

The company’s commitment to purchasing 100% ripe cherries, providing transparent premiums, and offering technical training to over 3,000 local farmers has built a sustainable, humane, and transparent value chain from the ground up.

5. Core Values – Global Integration Vision

At Tam Trinh, coffee is not merely production — it is the creation of an ecosystem built around: real coffee – real people – real stories.

Transparency, responsibility, and Vietnamese specialty quality form the foundation of our work, while continuous innovation ensures we meet the increasingly high demands of global markets.

Tam Trinh is no longer just a factory; it is becoming a trusted destination for Vietnamese coffee brands seeking OEM manufacturing, export partnerships, and sustainable growth.

6. Global Aspirations – Preserving Vietnamese Identity

Tam Trinh does not aim to export coffee alone — but also values, trust, and Vietnamese identity.

In an era where consumers increasingly care about transparency, origin, and social impact, Tam Trinh has chosen a challenging path: sustainable, responsible, and culturally rooted development.

Our goal is to become one of Vietnam’s leading specialty coffee OEM and export manufacturers — where international standards meet local spirit.

We are gradually building a strong connection between:

• Farms – Factory – International Markets
  Ensuring consistent quality from origin to end user.

• Young Entrepreneurs – Startups – Coffee Education Tourism
  Inspiring future generations with knowledge and passion for authentic coffee.

More than a product, Tam Trinh coffee carries the true story of farmers, the highland terroir, and a Vietnam that continues to rise through integrity, transparency, and quality.

7. Conclusion

Tam Trinh is not just a processing facility — it is a journey.

A journey where Vietnamese coffee beans, born from red basalt soil and nurtured by farmers’ dedication, pass through modern processes before reaching coffee lovers around the world.

We believe a great cup of coffee is the meeting point of transparency, responsibility, and passion.

That journey continues — and you are always invited to be part of it.