Preserving Shan Giang Pang tea area

Recognized as a Vietnam Heritage Tree in 2019, Shan Giang Pang tea area, Son Luong commune is not only a priceless treasure of nature but also a source of life and pride of the Mong ethnic people here.

Recognized as a Vietnam Heritage Tree in 2019, Shan Giang Pang tea area, Son Luong commune is not only a priceless treasure of nature but also a source of life and pride of the Mong ethnic people here.

The journey to Giang Pang tea area is not easy, visitors have to overcome winding slopes, follow the mountain slopes between floating clouds and strong winds. This place has a cool, fresh climate all year round, at an altitude of 1,500 - 1,700m above sea level, creating an ideal environment for the ancient Shan Tuyet tea trees to grow green and resilient.

Mr. Giang A Chau - a prestigious person in Giang Pang shared: "Shan Giang Pang tea trees are not like ordinary tea trees. They are "old" tea trees with huge trunks, many trees have a root diameter of up to several meters, two people cannot hug them. The rough, mossy, silvery bark over the years is a witness to hundreds of years of history.

The tea branches stretch high, the canopy is wide, covering a corner of the sky, catching the morning dew and afternoon sunlight. The tea leaves are large and thick, the upper surface is dark green, the underside is covered with a layer of white fluff as smooth as snow, which is the characteristic that makes the name Shan Tuyet.

Mr. Giang A Chau shared.

The life of the Mong people in Giang Pang has been closely linked to tea trees for generations. The whole village has about 100 hectares of tea, of which ancient tea trees account for more than 80 hectares with hundreds of years of age. Up to now, this tea area has been bringing economic and eco-tourism value to the Mong people here.

Currently, the commune has 4 tea processing and purchasing facilities, including 3 cooperatives and 1 private facility, which have gradually formed branded tea products. People have gradually mastered the production process, bringing high quality products.

Mr. Giang A Rinh, owner of Giang Pang Tea Cooperative (Lang Manh) with the brand name "Ban Em Tea", is one of the pioneers in developing local tea trees. He shared: "The Mong people here are very poor. In the past, tea was only for drinking, sold to traders at very cheap prices. But now, the value of tea trees has been greatly increased thanks to deep processing. We make many different types of tea, from green tea, black tea to white tea, each with its own flavor and value."

The current selling price of fresh tea is 15-20 thousand VND/kg. After processing, the value has increased many times. Some branded processed tea products such as: Diệp Trà (green tea) costs from 300-800 thousand VND/kg, black tea from 500-700 thousand VND/kg, and especially White tea with a quite high price from 2.5-2.7 million VND/kg.

Deeply aware of the value of Shan Giang Pang tea trees, the Son Luong commune government has proactively issued many documents with clear directions for the conservation and development of tea trees, such as: Focusing on expanding the area of ​​Shan Tuyet tea, especially in areas with suitable climate and soil conditions to increase productivity sustainably; at the same time, organizing training sessions and propaganda for people to raise awareness of the value of tea trees, thereby creating awareness to care for and protect heritage tea trees.

In addition, the commune also organizes guidance and transfers science and technology to people participating in production, from care, pest control using organic methods to modern harvesting and processing processes, to ensure product quality and value. In particular, the local government also focuses on building production linkage models, creating specialized, large-scale production areas, thereby optimizing processes and improving competitiveness.

Comrade Giang A Lu - Head of Economic Department, Son Luong commune affirmed: "Shan Giang Pang tea tree is not only a heritage but also one of the main crops, helping to eliminate hunger and reduce poverty for local people. Our goal is to develop the tea area towards organic production and build a sustainable brand.

We believe that, with the cooperation of the people, the support of the government and the attention of businesses, in the near future, the Shan Giang Pang tea area will develop in a sustainable direction, contributing to improving the lives of the people, while preserving a priceless natural heritage for future generations.

Comrade Giang A Lu said.

For the Giang Pang people, the ancient Shan tea trees are not only heritage trees but also a source of life and pride. Preserving these tea trees means preserving the treasures of nature, preserving culture, history and a prosperous life for the people here. From the young tea buds on the branches, a sustainable future is being nurtured, promising a more prosperous life on this land.

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