# History of Dang Le Nguyen Vu and Trung Nguyen Legend

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> Updated: 2026-10-21T05:52:35.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

Dang Le Nguyen Vu founded the Trung Nguyen coffee brand in 1996, starting from a small ten-square-meter rented space in Buon Ma Thuot, Dak Lak. The business began with modest capital and manual roasting equipment, supported by the sale of his parents' houses.

Vu and his partner, Le Hoang Diep Thao, established a family naming tradition where their four children—two sons and two daughters—all share the name ‘Nguyen’ as a tribute to the coffee brand. While the family maintains a private lifestyle, their eldest son, Dang Le Trung Nguyen, has engaged in philanthropic efforts, such as donating funds for medical supplies during the COVID-19 pandemic.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-21: Children of Dang Le Nguyen Vu and Le Hoang Diep Thao share common name

The four children of coffee entrepreneurs Dang Le Nguyen Vu and Le Hoang Diep Thao all share the name 'Nguyen', a naming choice linked to the family's Trung Nguyen coffee brand.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/children-of-dang-le-nguyen-vu-and-le-hoang-diep-thao-share-common-name

### 2026-10-16: Dang Le Nguyen Vu: The humble beginnings of Trung Nguyen Legend

Trung Nguyen Legend founder Dang Le Nguyen Vu started his coffee business in 1996 from a small, 10-square-meter rented shop in Buon Ma Thuot, Dak Lak.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/dang-le-nguyen-vu-the-humble-beginnings-of-trung-nguyen-legend

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