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Production Area: Tân Cương, Thái Nguyên, Việt Nam
Harvest: Feb 2024
Thái Nguyên Tôm Nõn is a pinnacle grade of a classic Vietnamese tea. Ours come from the iconic Tân Cương commune, which arguably produces some of the best green teas in the Thái Nguyên region.
A majority of factories from the area are increasingly converting over to gas machines to produce tea for higher yield and lower costs. While there's merit and delicious qualities found in these teas, we're still a big fan of the traditional methods of roasting the tea with wood. After firing, our Thái Nguyên Green Tôm Nõn is rolled gently to give it its signature spiral shape. Tôm Nõn translates to “young shrimp”, a poetic reference to the tiny, tender leaves.
When people think of Vietnamese tea, the deep toasty aroma and crisp, bold taste of a classic cup of Thái Nguyên green tea often comes to mind. This tea is undeniably synonymous with Vietnamese tea culture– commonly enjoyed amongst people in Việt Nam and those within the Vietnamese diaspora. You'll find low quality versions served hot or iced at street-side carts or at restaurants for you to enjoy post-meal.
How to Prepare
Amount of Tea: 3 g / 2 tsp
Volume of Water: ~118 ml / 4 oz
Water Temperature: 175°F / ~96°C
Brewing Time: 40 secs