Exploring the Ancient Shan Tuyet Tea Tree Population in Pa Co

In the heart of the vast Pa Co forest lies an ancient Shan Tuyet tea tree population comprising approximately 1,400 large trees. They grow naturally on rocky mountainsides, interspersed within pristine primary forests. Endowed with a wild and majestic beauty, this population of “green treasures” delivers practical value in conserving precious genetic resources, creating specialty agricultural commodities, and accelerating unique eco-tourism models.

Massive, rugged trunks covered in white lichens and mosses forge the wild, majestic beauty of the ancient Shan Tuyet tea tree population in Pa Co Commune.

The “green treasure” atop the high mountain peaks constitutes an integral part of the local culture of the Hmong ethnic people in Pa Co Commune.

The beauty of the ancient Pa Co Shan Tuyet tea tree population is distilled from the essence of heaven and earth, dense fog, and the harsh mountain climate.

Contemplating the ancient Shan Tuyet tea hills being conserved by the Hmong people, intertwined with generating sustainable livelihoods.

These naturally growing ancient Shan Tuyet tea trees are estimated to be several hundred years old.

Numerous trees possess massive diameters, requiring two to three people to fully encircle their trunks.

Certain sections of the ancient Shan Tuyet tea population are carefully tended and pruned to stimulate the growth of tea sprouts.

Consequently, harvesting ancient Shan Tuyet tea buds also becomes much easier for the local ethnic minority people here.

On the journey to explore the ancient Shan Tuyet tea tree population, tourists can not only admire the “green treasures” but also learn about the high-altitude, craggy harvesting process.

Admiring alongside indigenous locals the fruits of harvesting plump, young tea buds enveloped in a thick layer of snow-white downy hairs.

Observing the artisanal, manual tea-roasting process and listening to indigenous locals share their journey of conserving and building the ancient Shan Tuyet tea brand.

The ancient Shan Tuyet tea tree population in Pa Co Commune is currently undergoing promotional procedures to be formally recognized as a Heritage Tea Tree Population. This aims to conserve precious genetic resources, honor cultural-historical values, and develop sustainable livelihoods for the Hmong ethnic community.

Bui Minh