Shan Tuyet tea festival opens in Yen Bai

A festival dedicated to Shan Tuyet (Snow Shan), a speciality tea from Vietnam’s northern mountainous region opened in Yen Bai Province’s Van Chan district on September 22.

Saturday, September 23, 2023 14:17

Shan Tuyet tea products are introduced to visitors.

The festival featured many interesting activities, including an opening artistic performance, a photo exhibition, a trade fair, and cultural performances from local ethnic minority groups, among others.

Shan Tuyet fresh tea buds are normally coated with 'lanugo'. After being processed they are covered with a milky layer of 'snow' with aromatic scents. So it is called Shan Tuyet (snow Shan).

Van Chan is home to over 1,500 hectares of Shan Tuyet tea plants, with SuoiGiang commune having the largest growing area, of 700 hectares.

At an altitude of 1,400 metres above sea level, SuoiGiang is not only ideal for growing speciality tea but also for boosting tourism.

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