Located at an altitude of 1,300–1,400 metres above sea level, Suoi Giang (Lao Cai province) is home to stilt houses lining the hillsides, surrounded by lush greenery and a cool year-round climate – ideal conditions for Shan Tuyet tea to thrive. (Photo: published by VNA)When poured into a cup, Shan Tuyet tea reveals its amber-red colour. This is the stage when the tea maker checks the dryness and aroma, preparing for tasting. (Photo: published by VNA)Before machinery was introduced, Suoi Giang locals process Shan Tuyet tea using manual rolling methods – a technique requiring skill and experience. (Photo: published by VNA)Each bud carries not only the flavour of the mountains but also the hope for a more stable livelihood for local people. (Photo: published by VNA)Natural sun-drying allows the tea leaves to dry gradually, preserving their original colour and, notably, the fine silvery-white hairs covering the buds – the most prized feature of Suoi Giang tea. (Photo: published by VNA)A layer of green moss covering the trunks of Shan Tuyet tea trees is a distinctive feature of ancient trees growing in a cool, humid climate year-round. (Photo: published by VNA)
Suoi Giang’s Shan Tuyet tea rises from local heritage to national brand
With favourable natural conditions, a long history of cultivation, and a development orientation under the One Commune One Product (OCOP) programme, Suoi Giang’s Shan Tuyet tea is steadily enhancing its value and expanding its market reach.
