How to brew a perfect cup of oolong tea?
Brewing a perfect cup of oolong tea is an art that requires patience, precision, and a whole lot of appreciation for the nuances of this exquisite tea variety. Whether you’re a seasoned tea enthusiast or a curious beginner, check out this guide from Nang Mai to help you brew that impeccable cup of oolong tea. […]
What’s the difference between Vietnamese and Chinese tea culture?
Tea culture has existed for a long time. The origin of tea originates from East Asia and Southeast Asia, the tea tree was originally planted and exploited by Chinese people first. Then there are neighboring lands like Vietnam, where people also gradually grow more tea. Therefore, Vietnamese tea culture is heavily influenced by Chinese tea […]
Tea tree: Origin, Classification, Use and Dissemination Process
Origin and history of tea Tea is a tree with the longest cultivation history, green leaves all year round, white flowers. Tea is grown for about 5 years and harvested for about 25 years. Tea plants only grow in areas with no frost, cool, suitable for areas with an average rainfall of 3000ml / year, […]
Traditional tea culture of Vietnam
Tea is used by Vietnamese people throughout the year, for a lifetime, from the street side café to family teapot, or luxury restaurants. Sipping a cup of tea is the beginning of a conversation with friends and sudden exchanges to become friends. Vietnamese tea plants have become a source of emotional communication in daily life, […]
Vietnam’s unique ancient Shan Tuyet tea forest in pictures
Situated at an altitude of nearly 1,400 meters above sea level, Suoi Giang in Van Chan district, Yen Bai province is the home to the oldest tea trees in Vietnam. “I have traveled across 120 countries which have tea trees in the world, but I’ve not seen any perennial tea trees like those in Suoi […]
Tea Production in Vietnam: A History and Evolution
Ask people where tea comes from and not many will immediately think of Vietnam. Yet, according to the most recently published UN FAO statistics, Vietnam was the sixth largest producer and fifth largest exporter of tea in the world. This disconnect reflects the country’s strategy of quantity over quality. As someone living in Vietnam who […]