The event, co-organised by the Vietnam Tea Association and the Hoang Su Phi District People's Committee, was as part of the on-going cultural and tourism week honouring the values of terraced paddy fields in Ha Giang.

This year's competition attracts the participation of 24 contestants.

This is the fourth time the Tea Masters Cup Vietnam has been organised with the aim to honour tea industry experts and aid their career growth and professional development; foster the development of cultural traditions involving tea consumption; as well as develop and promote new approaches to tea preparation.

The cultural and tourism week features many activities.

This year's competition attracted the participation of 24 contestants from provinces and cities nationwide. There are eight international judges and seven Vietnamese judges.

The winner of this competition will be invited to participate in the 2019 Tea Masters Cup International.

Ancient tea trees get top recognition and protection

The northern mountainous province of Ha Giang province’s signature shan tuyet tea trees have been recognised as part of the Ancient Tree Heritage of Vietnam. 

Vietnam economy on the steady rise

  

Women’s national football team gets rewards for AFF champ title

The Vietnam Olympic Committee (VOC) has decided to reward the national women’s football team with 500 million VND (21,500 USD) for the title of the ASEAN Football Federation (AFF) Championship 2019.

Ha Giang tea tree remains productive after 500 years

A 500-year-old Shan tuyet tea tree in the northern mountainous province of Ha Giang still retains its productivity and the special taste of its leaves.

Cao Bang steamed rolled pancakes - A delight to one’s sense of smell and taste

Among the well-known offerings of Vietnam’s street food, ‘banh cuon’ (steamed rolled pancakes) is consistently ranked a top choice.

Source: NDO