Shan Tuyet Tea

A rare ancient tea with a fascinating and legendary history.

Shan Tuyet tea, a rare ancient tea, has a fascinating and legendary history, associated with the high mountains of Northwest Vietnam. This tea is harvested from ancient Shan tea trees, growing naturally on towering mountains, especially in the provinces of Ha Giang, Lao Cai, and Yen Bai. These Shan tea trees have existed for hundreds of years, some even reaching the age of over 300 years, rising high among the cloud forest canopy covered all year round, creating a mysterious and majestic landscape.

Many centuries ago, the H'Mong and Dao ethnic people, indigenous people living in high mountains, discovered this type of tea while going to the forest to search for medicinal herbs. They found that Shan Tuyet tea leaves not only have a special flavor but also contain many valuable nutritional and medicinal values. Initially, they only used Shan Tuyet tea during important festivals and ceremonies, as a symbol of purity and harmony between humans and nature.

300+

Year old

2500m

Above sea level

Shan Tuyet tea became an indispensable part of the daily life of highland people. People here still preserve the traditional method of tea picking and processing. Every early morning, when the dew is still on the leaves, tea pickers follow small trails and climb tall ancient tea trees. They carefully pick each tea bud, to ensure the best flavor and quality is maintained. After that, the tea leaves are dried manually, under the skill and experience of veteran tea makers.

The special thing about Shan Tuyet tea is the layer of white fluff covering the tea buds, looking like pure snowdrops, creating the romantic name "Shan Tuyet". Every spring, when the snow melts, Shan Tuyet tea buds grow again, white like a soft silk strip stretching across the high mountains. It is this layer of fluff that creates the unique, sweet and refreshing flavor of Shan Tuyet tea, making it unforgettable for those who have ever enjoyed it.

Shan Tuyet tea is not only a drink, but also a part of cultural heritage, connecting generations and preserving precious traditional values ​​of the Northwest region of Vietnam. Each cup of Shan Tuyet tea not only brings a rich flavor, but also contains a story about the diligence and love of nature of the ethnic people here. When you take a sip of tea, you not only enjoy the unique flavor, but also feel like you are immersing yourself in the majestic natural space, feeling the peace and depth of life in the mountains and forests.

Enjoying Shan Tuyet tea becomes an art, a unique cultural experience. People often say that, to fully understand the soul of Shan Tuyet tea, it is necessary to take the time to feel each drop of tea on the tip of the tongue, so that each story about the land, people and nature here can be told. conveyed completely. Each cup of Shan Tuyet tea is not just a drink, but also a journey to discover history, culture and love for the magnificent nature of the Northwest region of Vietnam.

Ancient Tea

Rare Shan Tuyet tea harvested from ancient trees on high mountains