Snow Shan Tea – The essence of Ha Giang

Snow Shan means "Snow in the mountains", Snow Shan tea is an ancient tea variety that grows on high mountains, tea leaves and tea buds are covered with a layer of snow-white velvet, this is a feature that tea varieties grown in the midlands and plains cannot be obtained. Currently, Snow Shan tea trees are grown in many districts of Bac Quang, Hoang Su Phi, Quang Binh, Xin Man, Ha Giang province.

Unlike other small and short tea trees, Snow Shan tea trees in Ha Giang in general and in Quang Nguyen commune, Xin Man district in particular are old trees, hundreds of years old, on each stem and branch. covered with a layer of moldy white lichen, long, sturdy branches. The ancient tea trees here grow at the top of the mountain, 1,500 meters above sea level, the climate is cold, the roots are deeply rooted in the ground, each tea bud is the crystallization of the most quintessential things of heaven and earth. northwest

Ms. Hoang Thi Minh, Na Chi commune, Xin Man district, who has many years of heirloom experience in making Snow Shan tea, said: "Every time she picks, she has to climb a tree to pick and choose the buds of 1 shrimp and 1 leaf. After picking, it must not be left for more than 6 hours, then it is imperative to make a copy of the tea. After the first copy is complete, check the tea leaves and add the tea to see if it is dry, then proceed to the second copy. After that, it will be too late. It takes 5 days to process the incense and the 3rd time to ensure the quality and characteristic rich flavor of Snow Shan Ha Giang tea. All processes from picking to star tea, packaging Snow Shan tea are done manually and according to the Tay people's own techniques"

From the stage of tea picking to the finished product, we must follow a strict process, when picking, we must choose fresh, disease-free tea buds, not anointed with wind oil or any other scent when picking. onto people. When picking jars, you also have to pick them very quickly, otherwise the buds will be old, the tea will be uneven and the quality will be poor

Snow Shan tea is famous for its high antioxidant content, EGCG helps maintain youth, reduces cholesterol levels… Snow Shan tea is harvested by locals 3-4 times a year, spring tea and Autumn will give the best quality. When brewed, Snow Shan Ha Giang tea will have a golden color like honey, sipping a cup of tea will feel the mild aroma, a bit acrid taste at the tip of the tongue, but then the sweet taste will spread throughout the mouth. making it hard for anyone who enjoys tea to forget

Snow Shan tea is so precious, but for this tea brand to fly high and far, and at the same time to help people improve their quality of life from exploiting and trading products of ancient tea trees, it is always a good idea. The math has no solution for the local government, shared Mr. Nguyen The He, former Chairman of Quang Nguyen Commune People's Committee