The Tea Girl of Hummingbird Lane is a novel by Lisa See that tells the story of a Chinese mother and her daughter who was adopted by an American couple. The book explores the lives of the Akha people, a Chinese ethnic minority, and their customs. Li-yan, one of the few educated girls in her village, rejects tradition and abandons her daughter in the nearest city. The story follows Li-yan and her daughter, Haley, as they search for answers about their origins and find a connection through the tea that has shaped their family's destiny for generations. The book celebrates the bond between mothers and daughters and paints an unforgettable portrait of a little-known region and its people.