Preserving the 'soul' of Xinjiang tea through generations.

For centuries, tea has been an enduring symbol of the land and people of Tan Cuong. In Vietnam, mentioning Thai Nguyen evokes thoughts of tea, and Tan Cuong tea in particular, with deep respect and affection. Countless stories of life and tea cultivation are quietly intertwined with the flow of time. The dark, weathered tea stalks, enduring through the years, continue to nurture vibrant young buds, evoking the image of successive generations – the older generation silently cultivating, the younger generation growing up with aspirations and faith in the future.

Promoting tea and Tan Cang Thai Nguyen tea at the Vietnam Ethnic Culture and Tourism Village (Dong Mo National Tourist Area, Son Tay, Hanoi).

Today, the farmers of Tan Cuong tea region are proud to have inherited the traditional tea-making craft of their ancestors. Many households in the villages of Hong Thai 1, Hong Thai 2, Guoc, Nam Dong, Go Phao, etc., have become cultural spaces for tea lovers from all over to meet. There, the farmers of Tan Cuong share with domestic and international friends the exquisite cultural and artistic stories of the unique culinary tradition of tea.

Located in the heart of the "Premium Tea Region of Thai Nguyen ," the farmers of Tan Cuong tea-growing area strictly adhere to VietGAP standards for tea cultivation. Not wanting to tarnish the century-old reputation of their ancestors, the tea-producing collectives and households always prioritize product quality, considering it their core value and commitment to consumers.

From careful cultivation and harvesting to meticulous processing and packaging, everything is strictly controlled to ensure food safety, preserve the natural flavor and aroma of the tea, and promote green, sustainable, and environmentally friendly agriculture .

Foreign tourists experience tea processing at the Tea Space of Hao Dat Tea Cooperative, Tan Cuong commune.

There are hundreds of different product varieties, but "bud tea" has been chosen by tea farmers as their flagship product. It is made from high-quality, single-bud tea leaves, meticulously processed using traditional methods.

Each batch of tea produced is like a work of art, encapsulating the dedication of countless artisans with golden hands. Each cup of tea, with its fragrant aroma of ripening rice from the October fields, has a mild astringency on the lips and a deep sweetness in the throat, conveying the character and generous spirit of the tea makers of Tan Cuong.

The unique character of Tan Cang tea is evident in every tea package. Each product is a slice of culture, a crystallization of memories and emotions of the tea-growing region. With this in mind, Tan Cang tea has been chosen to accompany Thai Nguyen province at many important events.

From conferences, seminars, and forums to exchanges on economic and tourism development organized by the province in coordination with localities nationwide, Tan Cuong tea contributes to promoting the image of Thai Nguyen's land and people to friends both domestically and internationally. Through each event, the people of Tan Cuong tea region become cultural ambassadors, conveying the essence of Vietnamese tea along with stories about the land and people of Thai Nguyen to friends around the world.

Tan Cuong tea embodies the hard work and dedication of the region, nurtured by the hardships of rain and sun, and the cherished memories of mothers who nurtured the essence of Vietnamese tea culture. Thanks to its exquisite quality, Tan Cuong tea from Thai Nguyen has gained widespread recognition and has been designated a National Intangible Cultural Heritage for its knowledge of tea cultivation and processing. Notably, Tan Cuong tea is among the Top 100 Vietnamese specialties. Young people in the Tan Cuong tea-growing region are continuing to affirm the cultural, economic, and brand value of this product from the "Land of the Best Tea."

Source: https://baothainguyen.vn/xa-hoi/202512/giu-hon-tra-tan-cuong-qua-nhung-the-he-5222217/