Workers' housing on the tea plantation hills.
Nestled amidst the vast, verdant forest, the Quyet Thang tea plantation in Ban Mai village, Song Vang commune, Da Nang city, appears like a green meadow, where the delicate aroma of tea wafts gently on the mountain breeze, pure and refreshing.
Tea pickers at Quyet Thang tea plantation.
From the city center, following National Highway 14B and then turning west, the journey gradually takes travelers away from the familiar hustle and bustle. Passing the Tuy Loan intersection (Hoa Vang commune), the road begins to wind through rolling hills and mountains. The gentle Tuy Loan River flows peacefully, meandering through forests and slopes of land that are turning a vibrant green.
A view of the tea hills at Quyet Thang Tea Plantation (Song Vang commune, Da Nang city).
The deeper we ventured into the mountains, the more expansive the landscape became. Morning mist lingered over the hillsides, and wildflowers along the roadside added a touch of rustic charm. After navigating the winding Kien Pass, a vast expanse of green tea plantations unfolded before our eyes – endless rows of tea plants stretching along the gentle slopes.
Workers cut tea shoots using a machine.
In the early morning of the new year, when dew still clung to the tea leaves, the entire hillside seemed covered in a thin layer of silver light. As the spring sun rose, the dew drops sparkled and trembled.
Workers are picking tea leaves.
In that space, the lively sounds of laughter and conversation from the tea pickers echoed. Co Tu women, with baskets on their backs, nimbly picked each tender tea bud, creating a simple yet vibrant picture of labor.
Foreign tourists experience the "tea aroma" of Dong Giang.
Standing amidst the tea hills, taking a deep breath, one can easily feel the cool, refreshing air of the mountains and forests. The fragrance of fresh tea leaves, carried on the mountain breeze, brings with it the crisp, cool taste of the highlands.
Wedding photoshoot on a tea hill
Perhaps the most memorable moment was sitting amidst the tea hills, slowly savoring a freshly brewed cup of hot tea. The tea was clear and green, with a delicate aroma, a pleasant astringency followed by a sweet aftertaste. In the crisp coolness of early spring, the small cup of tea became a connecting thread between people and nature, and the tranquil rhythm of life in this mountainous region.
The scent of fresh tea leaves, carried on the mountain breeze, brings with it the refreshing coolness of the highland land.
(Entry for the "Impressions on Vietnamese Coffee and Tea" contest 2026, part of the 4th "Celebrating Vietnamese Coffee and Tea" program organized by Nguoi Lao Dong Newspaper).
Source: https://nld.com.vn/huong-che-quyet-thang-vung-cao-196260310211845866.htm
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