Green Living
A gentle cup of tea, for a gentler planet
Nhà An has chosen paper cups and straws and seasonal ingredients, and we'll work alongside you on small habits like bringing your own cup or collecting tea grounds for plants. What's decided and what's only planned, this page spells out.
The spirit of
Green is a small habit, kept up
The Nhà An logo shows a young leaf sprouting from a rooftop. Living green here is just as small: no grand promises, only everyday choices at the tea counter, in the kitchen and at your table.
Nhà An is still getting ready to open, so we have no waste-reduction figures to share yet. Instead, we're clear about what we'll do from day one, what is still a goal, and we invite you to help us do better.
- Clear about what's chosen and what's planned
- No judgment: do what you can, whatever that is
- Finding better ways together with the community
Our choices
Six choices right at the tea counter
These are part of how Nhà An is preparing to operate from opening day.
Paper cups and straws
Takeaway drinks come in paper cups with paper straws instead of single-use plastic.
Bring your own cup
Guests who bring a personal cup are planned to get a small perk; details will be announced at opening.
Seasonal ingredients
Fruit and vegetables taste best in season, and they don't have to travel as far.
Working with farming families
Nhà An works directly with farming households to understand where each ingredient comes from.
Ceramic and glass when you stay
Guests who sit in are planned to be served in ceramic or glass instead of disposable cups.
Saving power and water
Lights and equipment used only as needed, and less water wasted when preparing drinks and cleaning up.
Transparency
What's decided, what's planned
Nhà An hasn't opened yet, so everything below is an operating plan, not a measured result.
| What we do | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Paper cups and straws for takeaway | From opening day | Replacing single-use plastic cups and straws |
| Perk for guests who bring their own cup | Planned | A small perk; details to be announced |
| Seasonal ingredients, working with farming families | From opening day | See more on the ingredients page |
| Collecting tea grounds as plant fertilizer | Planned | Trial at a few branches before expanding |
| Reducing single-use plastic | Goal | No target number yet; we'll publish once we have real data |
| Saving power and water | Goal | Reviewing equipment and daily habits |
From farm to cup
Green starts with choosing ingredients
In season tastes better
Da Lat strawberries, Luc Ngan lychees and Hoa Loc mangoes go into your cup when they're at their best. Check the seasonal calendar to see what's on this month.
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Know where your tea grows
Bao Loc oolong, Tan Cuong green tea, West Lake lotus seeds: Nhà An works directly with farming households so we know exactly where it all comes from.
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Nhà An plans to collect tea grounds and compost them for the plants in our shop. Ways to reuse tea grounds at home are in a separate article.
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Start with your own cup
A cup you use again and again is the smallest thing you can do today.
Pick a cup that feels right in your hand
Glass, stainless steel or ceramic with a lid all work, as long as it's convenient and you'll use it for the long haul.
Wash it after every use
Wash with warm water and dish soap, let it dry, then put the lid on so it doesn't pick up odors.
Keep it where you'll see it
Slip it into your laptop bag or leave it next to your house keys, and you'll rarely forget it.
Hand it to our staff
Nhà An plans to make your drink straight into your cup and offer a small perk for this habit.
Let's do it together
What you can do starting today
Pick one or two that suit you and that's plenty. Keeping at it is what matters.
When ordering a drink
- Bring your own cup or bottle
- Stay and drink from a ceramic cup if you're not in a rush
- Skip the straw and plastic bag when you don't need them
- Combine several drinks into one order for takeaway
At home
- Eat seasonal fruit and vegetables
- Reuse dried tea grounds for your plants
- Bring a cloth bag to the market
- Turn off lights and devices when you leave a room
With the community
- Invite friends to bring their own cups too
- Send your green ideas to Nhà An
- Share the reuse tips you already practice
Quick questions
Questions about green living at Nhà An
Do I get a perk for bringing my own cup to Nhà An?
Nhà An plans to offer a small perk to guests who bring a personal cup. Details will be announced on the website and on Zalo at opening.
Why encourage bringing your own cup if you use paper cups?
Paper cups usually have a thin lining inside to keep them waterproof, so whether they can be recycled depends on how local waste is processed. A cup you use over and over cuts single-use waste at the source.
How do I use tea grounds as fertilizer?
Drained tea grounds with no sugar or milk can be composted with dry leaves and organic kitchen scraps, or dried and sprinkled thinly around the base of plants. Use them in moderation and watch how your plants respond.
Does Nhà An publish waste-reduction figures?
Not yet, because we haven't opened. Once we have real data, Nhà An will publish it so you can follow along.
How can I suggest a green activity?
Send your idea through our feedback page or message us on Zalo at 0865 920 041. Nhà An would love to hear from green-living groups and anyone doing this work locally.
Items marked as planned or as goals are directions we may adjust as the branches begin operating.
Got a green idea for Nhà An?
A cup, a compost bin, a sharing session with your group: send it to Nhà An and let's try it together at our first branches.
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