Tea– tag –

Vo Tranh, the largest tea region in Thai Nguyen province (2,600 ha of tea, 17 OCOP products), has begun moving toward a unified brand while retaining the character of each village. We consider the aim of combining ethnic-minority culture with tea tourism, and the sourcing implications that Japanese tea buyers should read into it.

Overview: Vietnam is the world's seventh-largest tea producer, with annual production of about 180,000 tonnes of dried tea leaves. A variety of teas are produced—green tea, black tea, oolong, and lotus-flower tea—across a cultivated area of about 130,000 hectares. The history of Vietnamese tea goes back more than 1,000 years, and the northern mountain areas in particular have centuries-old tea...

Vietnamese name Nghe An Area 16,490 km² Population about 3.4 million Provincial capital / central city Vinh City Climate subtropical monsoon climate. Scorching summers due to the foehn phenomenon (gio Lao). Overview Nghe An Province is Vietnam's largest province by area and is known as the birthplace of the founding father Ho Chi Minh...

Vietnamese name Thua Thien Hue Area 5,033 km² Population about 1.2 million Provincial capital / central city Hue City (World Heritage: the Complex of Hue Monuments) Climate tropical monsoon climate. Very heavy rainfall, over 3,000 mm a year. September to December is the heavy-rain period. Overview Thua Thien Hue Province, home to the ancient capital of Hue...

Vietnamese name Phu Tho Area 3,534 km2 Population about 1.5 million Provincial capital / main city Viet Tri City Climate subtropical monsoon climate. Annual average temperature 23 degrees C. Overview: Phu Tho province is a historically important province, home to the Hung Kings' hills (a UNESCO intangible cultural heritage), regarded as the birthplace of Vietnamese civilization. The Red River and the Black...

Vietnamese name Thai Nguyen Area 3,562 km2 Population about 1.35 million Provincial capital / main city Thai Nguyen City Climate subtropical monsoon climate. Annual average temperature 23 degrees C. Cool in winter. Overview: Thai Nguyen province is known as the premier producing area for Vietnamese tea. In particular, "Tan Cuong tea" (Tra Tan...

Vietnamese name Lao Cai Area 6,384 km2 Population about 750,000 Provincial capital / main city Lao Cai City Climate mountainous subtropical climate. Annual average temperature around Sapa is 15–16 degrees C. Frost and snow in winter. Access from HCMC about 5 hours by car from Hanoi, about 8 hours by sleeper train Overview: Lao Cai province borders China's Yunnan province...

An explanation of Vietnam's fermented foods from an agricultural perspective. We cover in detail the production process of nuoc mam (fish sauce), the production processes of traditional pickles and fermented tea, and the agricultural raw materials used. Useful information for those considering food imports or entering the business.

A thorough explanation of the lotus, cherished as Vietnam's national flower, from the reality of its cultivation to how lotus tea is made, the edible use of lotus seeds, and its use as a tourism resource. We deliver the latest on-the-ground trends for agricultural professionals and food importers.

We clearly explain Vietnam's tea production, covering varieties such as green tea, lotus tea, and oolong, the major growing region of Thai Nguyen province, export trends, and its distinctive tea culture. Essential content for those interested in food imports or the agriculture business.