“Ah, I do remember! Tuyet Anh! tall, skinny, pale little lady!” Tuyen, Phuoc Lac’s esteemed tea master, proclaimed with a gentle smile as he stood up, ready to make tea for his old friend.
Our journey to discover Bao Loc's best oolong tea led us to Phuoc Lac, where a delightful surprise awaited. Little did we know that our tea exploration would reconnect us with Annie's classmate from her elementary schooldays in Bao Loc. Tuyen, along with his wife Nhu, manages Dambri's most picturesque farm, Phuoc Lac, drawing on multi-generations of tea cultivation expertise that originated in China.
Tuyen shared his wisdom, emphasizing that 70% of tea quality is determined in the fields. With meticulous care, he nurtures the farm's tea trees using organic fertilizers crafted from probiotics, eggs, and soy milk, ensuring their health and vitality. Each plant receives individual attention, benefiting from nutrient-rich soil, cool mountain air, and shaded trees providing the perfect balance of moisture.
The journey to create the remaining 30% of our tea quality begins with the careful selection of tea leaves wet with morning dew. Experienced tea artisans hand-pick only the finest leaves in the early morning, meeting Tuyen's exacting standards. Traditional and time-honored techniques guide the tea processing stage, where leaves are skillfully withered, oxidized, rolled, shaped, and dried over a delicate 36-hour process, bringing out the tea's unique characteristics, captivating the senses with its rich taste and enticing aroma.
Throughout this tea production journey, Phuoc Lac adheres to rigorous food safety practices, maintaining the integrity and purity of their teas. Strict quality control measures ensure their teas are free from contaminants, earning Phuoc Lac prestigious VietGAP and ISO certifications.
In a world where exceptional tea is cherished, our Phuoc Lac tea stands as a testament to the pursuit of excellence and the artistry of tea cultivation. From the verdant tea fields in Dambri - Bao Loc to the tea cup in your hands, our unwavering dedication to quality and sustainability shines through, leaving a lasting impression on tea connoisseurs and enthusiasts alike. It also serves as a reminder that tea brings people together, even those who have parted way decades ago.