Gen Z "Growing gold" in the mountains

Leaving the bustling city behind to return to his hometown at the foot of Tam Dao mountain, Nguyen Tung Duong, born in 2000 (Tam Duong Bac commune), has transformed his passion for agriculture into a multi-million dollar empire with the rare "green gold" – golden flower tea. Through perseverance, creativity, and the application of modern technology in production, Duong has not only built a 4-star OCOP brand for his products but has also been honored as one of the 63 outstanding Vietnamese farmers of 2025, becoming a source of pride for the young generation of farmers in the era of integration.

Nguyen Tung Duong stands beside a garden of blooming yellow tea flowers at the foot of Tam Dao mountain.

Duong's organic golden camellia garden spans over 1 hectare, covered by a sunshade netting system and an automatic drip irrigation system.

Nguyen Tung Duong has partnered with farming households to expand the area for cultivating golden flower tea to nearly 10 hectares.

Workers check the soil moisture and quality before planting; the entire process of growing golden flower tea is carried out organically and environmentally friendly, ensuring the quality and natural medicinal properties of the product.

The vibrant yellow camellia flowers are likened to the "green gold" of the Tam Dao mountain region.

Each golden camellia flower is carefully selected to meet quality standards, and is used in the processing of dried tea and premium medicinal extracts.

The drying, packaging, labeling, and storage processes for golden flower tea are carried out in a closed system on a modern production line, meeting ISO 22000 standards, helping to preserve the natural flavor and medicinal properties of the product.

Tam Dao golden flower tea has received OCOP 4-star certification and is widely distributed both within and outside the province; after drying, the tea has high economic value and is sold at a price of over 20 million VND/kg.

Tam Dao golden flower tea is trusted and chosen by many consumers, becoming a signature product of the Tam Dao mountain region.

Duong Chung

Source: https://baophutho.vn/gen-z-nbsp-trong-vang-tren-nui-242827.htm