{"title":"map-huey-wa","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"spring-2020-huey-wa","title":"Spring 2020 Huey Wa","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpring 2020 old forested garden leaves\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHuey Wa village, Nyot Ou district, Phongsaly Province, Laos\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Northern Laos terroir finally revealed\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!-- split --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe've worked with the tea farmers of Nyot Ou district in Laos since 2018. It started with consulting work for an NGO with the aim of increasing the quality of the teas produced in this town, bordering the famous Yiwu area. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe did a couple of training sessions in the villages and learned a lot from the locals. With the advent of high quality Pu-erh tea in the early 2000s, they started exploring their wild forests and found old tea trees, probably once cultivated hundreds of years ago. They mapped the area and developed tea cultivation around these old trees. New gardens were planted while older ones kept being discovered.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis tea was made by the engineer who works for the NGO and supervises the different projects and training sessions carried out in the villages. The teas from the area are of good quality but the processing is often disappointing. It took us time to be able to source well crafted tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo make matters worse, the coronavirus crisis struck the area in early 2020 and the border between China and Laos was closed, even the small roads used to smuggle tea into Yiwu.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost of the producers in Nyot Ou District couldn't sell their tea to the chinese market and were stuck for the whole seasons with their production. Fortunately, we eventually found a way to ship our friend's tea to Yunnan with the proper paperwork.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tea is a bit smoky. This is because it was stored for three months in Huey Wa village. Since this village has a scarce access to electricity, most households light a fire in their living room for cooking and lighting. Just like in the old days of Yunnan Pu-erh tea, the smoke slowly influences the tea stored in the house.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is not as bad as it sounds, the tea was packaged in a way to limit contamination and the smokey fragrance is not overwhelming. The true character of this terroir pervades through the session. Just like good Eastern Yiwu tea, this one is enjoyed on the long run for the good buzz it provides. The mouthfeel is thick and each cup calls for another one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe gardens are hard to access, you have to walk through the forest for two hours from the village. The tea trees are not the tallest ones, but this tea is made of older tea gardens, it is not clear when they were planted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Farmerleaf","offers":[{"title":"357g cake","offer_id":32150105718849,"sku":"20年 春 回佤 357克","price":87.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"20g sample","offer_id":32150105751617,"sku":"20年 春 回佤 20克","price":9.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1318\/5761\/products\/laoswrapper-1.jpg?v=1597579269"},{"product_id":"huey-wa-small-trees","title":"Spring 2021 Huey Wa big trees","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpring 2021 first flush\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBig trees of forested tea gardens\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoft, mouth-coating sweetness, relaxing Chaqi\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eExplore Northern Yiwu, on the other side of the border\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHuey Wa is a small village located in the North-East of the massive mountain range that draws the border between Yiwu and Laos.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"yiwu laos border map\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1318\/5761\/files\/huey_wa_1024x1024.jpg?v=1625563385\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tea gardens are located deep in the forest, a good two hours walk from the village. The middle stage of the forest is cleared to make room for the tea trees. The canopy is trimmed in order to create a partial shade environment. These forested tea gardens are quite rare nowadays and are mainly found at the Yiwu-Laos border.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1318\/5761\/files\/huey_wa_3_1024x1024.jpg?v=1625563535\" alt=\"forest tea\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1318\/5761\/files\/huey_wa_3_1024x1024.jpg?v=1625563535\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"tea forest in laos\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1318\/5761\/files\/huey_wa_2_1024x1024.jpg?v=1625563527\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost of the tea trees were planted around 2007, the area took advantage of the Pu-erh tea boom in China. Traders would come from Yiwu to buy the tea. Some gardens feature larger tea trees. They could have been planted a long time ago, abandoned and rediscovered.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDespite recent developments, the area remains hard to access. Electricity and running water are not always available in Huey Wa village. The facilities used to make tea are rudimentary. Yet, the tea went through skilled hands, it was processed by Houngkeo, the technician who works for the NGO we help. He is in charge of training the farmers on how to process tea. We spent a long time supervising the process.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"tea drying in bamboo mats\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1318\/5761\/files\/huey_wa_4_1024x1024.jpg?v=1625563541\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"tea bud\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1318\/5761\/files\/huey_wa_1_1024x1024.jpg?v=1625563514\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Farmerleaf","offers":[{"title":"357g cake","offer_id":40850737201339,"sku":"21年 春 回佤大树 357克","price":93.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"20g sample","offer_id":40850737234107,"sku":"21年 春 回佤大树 20克","price":10.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1318\/5761\/products\/DSCF0806.jpg?v=1643012319"},{"product_id":"huey-wa-small-trees-1","title":"Huey Wa small trees","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpring 2021 first flush\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSmall trees of forested tea gardens\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoft, mouth-coating sweetness, relaxing Chaqi\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eExplore Northern Yiwu, on the other side of the border\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHuey Wa is a small village located in the North-East of the massive mountain range that draws the border between Yiwu and Laos.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"yiwu laos border map\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1318\/5761\/files\/huey_wa_1024x1024.jpg?v=1625563385\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tea gardens are located deep in the forest, a good two hours walk from the village. The middle stage of the forest is cleared to make room for the tea trees. The canopy is trimmed in order to create a partial shade environment. These forested tea gardens are quite rare nowadays and are mainly found at the Yiwu-Laos border.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1318\/5761\/files\/huey_wa_3_1024x1024.jpg?v=1625563535\" alt=\"forest tea\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1318\/5761\/files\/huey_wa_3_1024x1024.jpg?v=1625563535\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"tea forest in laos\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1318\/5761\/files\/huey_wa_2_1024x1024.jpg?v=1625563527\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost of the tea trees were planted around 2007, the area took advantage of the Pu-erh tea boom in China. Traders would come from Yiwu to buy the tea. Some gardens feature larger tea trees. They could have been planted a long time ago, abandoned and rediscovered.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDespite recent developments, the area remains hard to access. Electricity and running water are not always available in Huey Wa village. The facilities used to make tea are rudimentary. Yet, the tea went through skilled hands, it was processed by Houngkeo, the technician who works for the NGO we help. He is in charge of training the farmers on how to process tea. We spent a long time supervising the process.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"tea drying in bamboo mats\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1318\/5761\/files\/huey_wa_4_1024x1024.jpg?v=1625563541\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"tea bud\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1318\/5761\/files\/huey_wa_1_1024x1024.jpg?v=1625563514\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Farmerleaf","offers":[{"title":"357g cake","offer_id":40850738512059,"sku":"21年 春 回佤小树 357克","price":55.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"20g sample","offer_id":40850738544827,"sku":"21年 春 回佤小树 20克","price":6.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1318\/5761\/products\/IMG_1743.jpg?v=1625564265"},{"product_id":"spring-2022-huey-wa","title":"Spring 2022 Huey Wa","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\" lang=\"en-US\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA soft daily drinker with a natural taste and good endurance.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003c!-- split --\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\" lang=\"en-US\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\" lang=\"en-US\"\u003eThis tea was made by Houngkeo, who worked with us during our missions in Laos. It is made of young tea trees planted around 2007 in the forests around the village. Despite being small, the trees grow in a natural environment on a good soil. \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\" lang=\"en-US\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: center;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\" lang=\"en-US\"\u003eIt is a simple tea that will carry you through the day. A good daily drinker in the Yiwu style. It is sweet and has a pleasant aroma. The processing was on the redder side, you'll notice some level of oxidation. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: center;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\" lang=\"en-US\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"huey wa puerh tea\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1318\/5761\/files\/hui_wa_3_1024x1024.jpg?v=1655437673\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: center;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\" lang=\"en-US\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: center;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\" lang=\"en-US\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\" lang=\"en-US\"\u003eNyot Ou district, the hidden face of Yiwu tea\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"nyot ou town\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1318\/5761\/files\/MG_5917_1024x1024.jpg?v=1655373007\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\" lang=\"en-US\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\" lang=\"en-US\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\" lang=\"en-US\"\u003eNyot Ou belongs to Phongsaly province, in Laos. It borders with Yiwu Mountain, in China.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\" lang=\"en-US\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\" lang=\"en-US\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\" lang=\"en-US\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"china-laos border near yiwu\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1318\/5761\/files\/China-Laos_border_1024x1024.jpg?v=1655371703\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\" lang=\"en-US\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\" lang=\"en-US\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\" lang=\"en-US\"\u003eConsidering the renown of Yiwu tea, and the high prices its tea fetch, it is not surprising that many tea traders cross the border to Laos and source tea from Nyot Ou district. As a result, most of the tea made in Nyot Ou is bought by tea producers from Yiwu.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\" lang=\"en-US\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\" lang=\"en-US\"\u003eTea grows in the forests of Nyot Ou district along two valleys. The Southern valley is connected to Gua Feng Zhai village through a small road. The environment in which tea grows is similar in Eastern Yiwu and in the two tea producing valleys of Nyot Ou District. Ancient tea trees grow along more recently established gardens in the forests.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\" lang=\"en-US\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\" lang=\"en-US\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\" lang=\"en-US\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"forest tea in laos\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1318\/5761\/files\/MG_6005_1024x1024.jpg?v=1655372917\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\" lang=\"en-US\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\" lang=\"en-US\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\" lang=\"en-US\"\u003eLaos tea is infamous for its poor processing. In the last couple of years, some tea farmers have improved their technique and upgraded their tea factories to meet the standards of Yiwu tea. The teas produced are of similar quality and offer a better value than proper Yiwu leaves.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\" lang=\"en-US\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\" lang=\"en-US\"\u003eThe tea in this area is mostly made of large leaves with furry buds. It has a soft taste and features a great body feel. Experienced tea enthusiasts in China, especially in Guangdong Province, are always on the look for such teas, this is what made the reputation of Yiwu. At a first cup, the tea are not always impressive, but over the session, the Cha Qi builds up and makes you feel very relaxed.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\" lang=\"en-US\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\" lang=\"en-US\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\" lang=\"en-US\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"yubai holding a tea leaf\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1318\/5761\/files\/MG_2270_1024x1024.jpg?v=1655372950\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\" lang=\"en-US\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\" lang=\"en-US\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\" lang=\"en-US\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\" lang=\"en-US\"\u003eWe’ve worked in Nyot Ou area with a French NGO since 2018, our mission is to improve the tea quality made in the district. We’ve conducted training sessions on tea processing, and frequently give advice on tea garden management and factory set up.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\" lang=\"en-US\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"training session in laos\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1318\/5761\/files\/IMG_2504_1024x1024.jpg?v=1655372979\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\" lang=\"en-US\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\" lang=\"en-US\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\" lang=\"en-US\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\" lang=\"en-US\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\" lang=\"en-US\"\u003eWe source tea from two farmers we worked with during our missions in Laos.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\" lang=\"en-US\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\" lang=\"en-US\"\u003eThe mayor of Seo Pen, the village closest to Gua Feng Zhai, is experienced in the tea trade. He put efforts into improving the infrastructure of his village. He has build a good tea factory and studied puerh tea processing extensively. He collects a good part of the fresh leaves harvested in his village and processes them to a good standard.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\" lang=\"en-US\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\" lang=\"en-US\"\u003eHoungkeo works for the french NGO (Comite de cooperation du Laos), and is in charge of conducting training sessions on puerh tea processing. He goes back home every spring season to make tea in his village, Huey Wa, located in the Northern valley.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\" lang=\"en-US\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\" lang=\"en-US\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\" lang=\"en-US\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"houngkeo training farmers\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1318\/5761\/files\/MG_5958_1024x1024.jpg?v=1655373769\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\" lang=\"en-US\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\" lang=\"en-US\"\u003eWe’re happy to offer teas from Laos with a good processing, this region has a good potential and will increase in value as the infrastructure develops and renown increases.\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Farmerleaf","offers":[{"title":"357g cake","offer_id":43048047149243,"sku":"22年 春 回洼 357克","price":44.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"20g sample","offer_id":43048047182011,"sku":"22年 春 回洼 20克","price":4.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1318\/5761\/products\/huiwa1.jpg?v=1655437663"},{"product_id":"spring-2023-huey-wa","title":"Spring 2023 Huey Wa","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\" data-mce-style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" lang=\"en-US\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpring 2023, small trees from forested gardens\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\" data-mce-style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" lang=\"en-US\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHuey Wa village, Nyot Ou District, Laos\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\" data-mce-style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" lang=\"en-US\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoft daily drinker with good endurance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003c!-- split --\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\" data-mce-style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" lang=\"en-US\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\" data-mce-style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" lang=\"en-US\"\u003eThis tea was made by Houngkeo, who worked with us during our missions in Laos. It is made of young tea trees planted around 2007 in the forests around the village. Despite being small, the trees grow in a natural environment on a good soil. \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\" data-mce-style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" lang=\"en-US\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\" data-mce-style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" lang=\"en-US\"\u003eIt is a simple tea that will carry you through the day. A good daily drinker in the Yiwu style. It is sweet and has a pleasant aroma. The processing was on the redder side, you'll notice some level of oxidation. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\" data-mce-style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" lang=\"en-US\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1318\/5761\/files\/DSCF3407_de4d5dc6-5bbf-4154-85f8-e79e946cf305_1024x1024.jpg?v=1689262070\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\" data-mce-style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" lang=\"en-US\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\" data-mce-style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" lang=\"en-US\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\" data-mce-style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" lang=\"en-US\"\u003eNyot Ou district, the hidden face of Yiwu tea\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1318\/5761\/files\/MG_5917_1024x1024.jpg?v=1655373007\" alt=\"nyot ou town\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\" data-mce-style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" lang=\"en-US\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\" data-mce-style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" lang=\"en-US\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\" data-mce-style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" lang=\"en-US\"\u003eNyot Ou belongs to Phongsaly province, in Laos. It borders with Yiwu Mountain, in China.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\" data-mce-style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" lang=\"en-US\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\" data-mce-style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" lang=\"en-US\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\" data-mce-style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" lang=\"en-US\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1318\/5761\/files\/China-Laos_border_1024x1024.jpg?v=1655371703\" alt=\"china-laos border near yiwu\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\" data-mce-style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" lang=\"en-US\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\" data-mce-style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" lang=\"en-US\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\" data-mce-style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" lang=\"en-US\"\u003eConsidering the renown of Yiwu tea, and the high prices its tea fetch, it is not surprising that many tea traders cross the border to Laos and source tea from Nyot Ou district. As a result, most of the tea made in Nyot Ou is bought by tea producers from Yiwu.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\" data-mce-style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" lang=\"en-US\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\" data-mce-style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" lang=\"en-US\"\u003eTea grows in the forests of Nyot Ou district along two valleys. The Southern valley is connected to Gua Feng Zhai village through a small road. The environment in which tea grows is similar in Eastern Yiwu and in the two tea producing valleys of Nyot Ou District. Ancient tea trees grow along more recently established gardens in the forests.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\" data-mce-style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" lang=\"en-US\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\" data-mce-style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" lang=\"en-US\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\" data-mce-style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" lang=\"en-US\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1318\/5761\/files\/MG_6005_1024x1024.jpg?v=1655372917\" alt=\"forest tea in laos\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\" data-mce-style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" lang=\"en-US\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\" data-mce-style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" lang=\"en-US\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\" data-mce-style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" lang=\"en-US\"\u003eLaos tea is infamous for its poor processing. In the last couple of years, some tea farmers have improved their technique and upgraded their tea factories to meet the standards of Yiwu tea. The teas produced are of similar quality and offer a better value than proper Yiwu leaves.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\" data-mce-style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" lang=\"en-US\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\" data-mce-style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" lang=\"en-US\"\u003eThe tea in this area is mostly made of large leaves with furry buds. It has a soft taste and features a great body feel. Experienced tea enthusiasts in China, especially in Guangdong Province, are always on the look for such teas, this is what made the reputation of Yiwu. At a first cup, the tea are not always impressive, but over the session, the Cha Qi builds up and makes you feel very relaxed.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\" data-mce-style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" lang=\"en-US\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\" data-mce-style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" lang=\"en-US\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\" data-mce-style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" lang=\"en-US\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1318\/5761\/files\/MG_2270_1024x1024.jpg?v=1655372950\" alt=\"yubai holding a tea leaf\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\" data-mce-style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" lang=\"en-US\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\" data-mce-style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" lang=\"en-US\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\" data-mce-style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" lang=\"en-US\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\" data-mce-style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" lang=\"en-US\"\u003eWe’ve worked in Nyot Ou area with a French NGO since 2018, our mission is to improve the tea quality made in the district. We’ve conducted training sessions on tea processing, and frequently give advice on tea garden management and factory set up.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\" data-mce-style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" lang=\"en-US\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1318\/5761\/files\/IMG_2504_1024x1024.jpg?v=1655372979\" alt=\"training session in laos\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\" data-mce-style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" lang=\"en-US\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\" data-mce-style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" lang=\"en-US\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\" data-mce-style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" lang=\"en-US\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\" data-mce-style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" lang=\"en-US\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\" data-mce-style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" lang=\"en-US\"\u003eWe source tea from two farmers we worked with during our missions in Laos.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\" data-mce-style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" lang=\"en-US\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\" data-mce-style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" lang=\"en-US\"\u003eThe mayor of Seo Pen, the village closest to Gua Feng Zhai, is experienced in the tea trade. He put efforts into improving the infrastructure of his village. He has build a good tea factory and studied puerh tea processing extensively. He collects a good part of the fresh leaves harvested in his village and processes them to a good standard.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\" data-mce-style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" lang=\"en-US\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\" data-mce-style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" lang=\"en-US\"\u003eHoungkeo works for the french NGO (Comite de cooperation du Laos), and is in charge of conducting training sessions on puerh tea processing. He goes back home every spring season to make tea in his village, Huey Wa, located in the Northern valley.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\" data-mce-style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" lang=\"en-US\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\" data-mce-style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" lang=\"en-US\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\" data-mce-style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" lang=\"en-US\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1318\/5761\/files\/MG_5958_1024x1024.jpg?v=1655373769\" alt=\"houngkeo training farmers\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\" data-mce-style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" lang=\"en-US\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\" data-mce-style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" lang=\"en-US\"\u003eWe’re happy to offer teas from Laos with a good processing, this region has a good potential and will increase in value as the infrastructure develops and renown increases.\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Farmerleaf","offers":[{"title":"357g cake","offer_id":44640901791931,"sku":"23年 春 回洼 357克","price":41.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"20g sample","offer_id":44640901824699,"sku":"23年 春 回洼 20克","price":4.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1318\/5761\/files\/DSCF3469.jpg?v=1689263359"},{"product_id":"spring-2024-huey-wa","title":"Spring 2024 Huey Wa","description":"\u003cdiv lang=\"en-US\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\" data-mce-style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpring 2024, small trees from forested gardens\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv lang=\"en-US\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\" data-mce-style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHuey Wa village, Nyot Ou District, Laos\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv lang=\"en-US\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\" data-mce-style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoft daily drinker with good endurance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003c!-- split --\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv lang=\"en-US\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\" data-mce-style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Spring 2024 edition of this tea feels particularly lively thanks to the dry weather. This is a great soft daily drinker that can be sipped all day long, gongfu or grandpa style. I would also recommend it for aging. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv lang=\"en-US\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\" data-mce-style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv lang=\"en-US\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\" data-mce-style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv lang=\"en-US\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\" data-mce-style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003eThis tea was made by Houngkeo, who worked with us during our missions in Laos. It is made of young tea trees planted around 2007 in the forests around the village. Despite being small, the trees grow in a natural environment on a good soil. \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv lang=\"en-US\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\" data-mce-style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv lang=\"en-US\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\" data-mce-style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003eIt is a simple tea that will carry you through the day. A good daily drinker in the Yiwu style. It is sweet and has a pleasant aroma. The processing was on the redder side, you'll notice some level of oxidation. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv lang=\"en-US\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\" data-mce-style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1318\/5761\/files\/DSCF3407_de4d5dc6-5bbf-4154-85f8-e79e946cf305_1024x1024.jpg?v=1689262070\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv lang=\"en-US\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\" data-mce-style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv lang=\"en-US\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\" data-mce-style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 lang=\"en-US\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\" data-mce-style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003eNyot Ou district, the hidden face of Yiwu tea\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"nyot ou town\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1318\/5761\/files\/MG_5917_1024x1024.jpg?v=1655373007\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv lang=\"en-US\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\" data-mce-style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv lang=\"en-US\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\" data-mce-style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv lang=\"en-US\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\" data-mce-style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003eNyot Ou belongs to Phongsaly province, in Laos. It borders with Yiwu Mountain, in China.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv lang=\"en-US\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\" data-mce-style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv lang=\"en-US\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\" data-mce-style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv lang=\"en-US\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\" data-mce-style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"china-laos border near yiwu\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1318\/5761\/files\/China-Laos_border_1024x1024.jpg?v=1655371703\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv lang=\"en-US\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\" data-mce-style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv lang=\"en-US\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\" data-mce-style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv lang=\"en-US\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\" data-mce-style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003eConsidering the renown of Yiwu tea, and the high prices its tea fetch, it is not surprising that many tea traders cross the border to Laos and source tea from Nyot Ou district. As a result, most of the tea made in Nyot Ou is bought by tea producers from Yiwu.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv lang=\"en-US\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\" data-mce-style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv lang=\"en-US\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\" data-mce-style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003eTea grows in the forests of Nyot Ou district along two valleys. The Southern valley is connected to Gua Feng Zhai village through a small road. The environment in which tea grows is similar in Eastern Yiwu and in the two tea producing valleys of Nyot Ou District. Ancient tea trees grow along more recently established gardens in the forests.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv lang=\"en-US\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\" data-mce-style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv lang=\"en-US\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\" data-mce-style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv lang=\"en-US\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\" data-mce-style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"forest tea in laos\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1318\/5761\/files\/MG_6005_1024x1024.jpg?v=1655372917\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv lang=\"en-US\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\" data-mce-style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv lang=\"en-US\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\" data-mce-style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv lang=\"en-US\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\" data-mce-style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003eLaos tea is infamous for its poor processing. In the last couple of years, some tea farmers have improved their technique and upgraded their tea factories to meet the standards of Yiwu tea. The teas produced are of similar quality and offer a better value than proper Yiwu leaves.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv lang=\"en-US\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\" data-mce-style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv lang=\"en-US\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\" data-mce-style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003eThe tea in this area is mostly made of large leaves with furry buds. It has a soft taste and features a great body feel. Experienced tea enthusiasts in China, especially in Guangdong Province, are always on the look for such teas, this is what made the reputation of Yiwu. At a first cup, the tea are not always impressive, but over the session, the Cha Qi builds up and makes you feel very relaxed.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv lang=\"en-US\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\" data-mce-style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv lang=\"en-US\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\" data-mce-style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv lang=\"en-US\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\" data-mce-style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"yubai holding a tea leaf\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1318\/5761\/files\/MG_2270_1024x1024.jpg?v=1655372950\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv lang=\"en-US\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\" data-mce-style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv lang=\"en-US\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\" data-mce-style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv lang=\"en-US\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\" data-mce-style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv lang=\"en-US\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\" data-mce-style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003eWe’ve worked in Nyot Ou area with a French NGO since 2018, our mission is to improve the tea quality made in the district. We’ve conducted training sessions on tea processing, and frequently give advice on tea garden management and factory set up.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv lang=\"en-US\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\" data-mce-style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"training session in laos\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1318\/5761\/files\/IMG_2504_1024x1024.jpg?v=1655372979\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv lang=\"en-US\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\" data-mce-style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv lang=\"en-US\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\" data-mce-style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv lang=\"en-US\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\" data-mce-style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv lang=\"en-US\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\" data-mce-style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv lang=\"en-US\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\" data-mce-style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003eWe source tea from two farmers we worked with during our missions in Laos.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv lang=\"en-US\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\" data-mce-style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv lang=\"en-US\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\" data-mce-style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003eThe mayor of Seo Pen, the village closest to Gua Feng Zhai, is experienced in the tea trade. He put efforts into improving the infrastructure of his village. He has build a good tea factory and studied puerh tea processing extensively. He collects a good part of the fresh leaves harvested in his village and processes them to a good standard.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv lang=\"en-US\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\" data-mce-style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv lang=\"en-US\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\" data-mce-style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003eHoungkeo works for the french NGO (Comite de cooperation du Laos), and is in charge of conducting training sessions on puerh tea processing. He goes back home every spring season to make tea in his village, Huey Wa, located in the Northern valley.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv lang=\"en-US\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\" data-mce-style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv lang=\"en-US\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\" data-mce-style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv lang=\"en-US\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\" data-mce-style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"houngkeo training farmers\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1318\/5761\/files\/MG_5958_1024x1024.jpg?v=1655373769\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv lang=\"en-US\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\" data-mce-style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv lang=\"en-US\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\" data-mce-style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003eWe’re happy to offer teas from Laos with a good processing, this region has a good potential and will increase in value as the infrastructure develops and renown increases.\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Farmerleaf","offers":[{"title":"357g cake","offer_id":46238512906427,"sku":"24年 春 回洼 357克","price":36.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"20g sample","offer_id":46238512939195,"sku":"24年 春 回洼 20克","price":4.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1318\/5761\/files\/DSCF0935.jpg?v=1719925401"},{"product_id":"spring-2025-huey-wa","title":"Spring 2025 Huey Wa","description":"\u003cdiv lang=\"en-US\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpring 2025, small trees from forested gardens\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv lang=\"en-US\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHuey Wa village, Nyot Ou District, Laos\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv lang=\"en-US\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoft daily drinker with good endurance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003c!-- split --\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv lang=\"en-US\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJust like every year, this Huey Wa tea is a very good soft daily drinker, the kind of tea you can sip all day, gongfu or grandpa style. It will keep you energized without being too intrusive on your taste buds. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv lang=\"en-US\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv lang=\"en-US\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv lang=\"en-US\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003eThis tea was made by Houngkeo, who worked with us during our missions in Laos. It is made of young tea trees planted around 2007 in the forests around the village. Despite being small, the trees grow in a natural environment on a good soil. \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv lang=\"en-US\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv lang=\"en-US\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003eIt is a simple tea that will carry you through the day. A good daily drinker in the Yiwu style. It is sweet and has a pleasant aroma. The processing was on the redder side, you'll notice some level of oxidation. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv lang=\"en-US\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1318\/5761\/files\/DSCF3407_de4d5dc6-5bbf-4154-85f8-e79e946cf305_1024x1024.jpg?v=1689262070\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv lang=\"en-US\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv lang=\"en-US\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 lang=\"en-US\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003eNyot Ou district, the hidden face of Yiwu tea\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"nyot ou town\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1318\/5761\/files\/MG_5917_1024x1024.jpg?v=1655373007\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv lang=\"en-US\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv lang=\"en-US\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv lang=\"en-US\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003eNyot Ou belongs to Phongsaly province, in Laos. It borders with Yiwu Mountain, in China.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv lang=\"en-US\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv lang=\"en-US\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv lang=\"en-US\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"china-laos border near yiwu\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1318\/5761\/files\/China-Laos_border_1024x1024.jpg?v=1655371703\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv lang=\"en-US\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv lang=\"en-US\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv lang=\"en-US\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003eConsidering the renown of Yiwu tea, and the high prices its tea fetch, it is not surprising that many tea traders cross the border to Laos and source tea from Nyot Ou district. As a result, most of the tea made in Nyot Ou is bought by tea producers from Yiwu.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv lang=\"en-US\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv lang=\"en-US\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003eTea grows in the forests of Nyot Ou district along two valleys. The Southern valley is connected to Gua Feng Zhai village through a small road. The environment in which tea grows is similar in Eastern Yiwu and in the two tea producing valleys of Nyot Ou District. Ancient tea trees grow along more recently established gardens in the forests.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv lang=\"en-US\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv lang=\"en-US\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv lang=\"en-US\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"forest tea in laos\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1318\/5761\/files\/MG_6005_1024x1024.jpg?v=1655372917\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv lang=\"en-US\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv lang=\"en-US\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv lang=\"en-US\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003eLaos tea is infamous for its poor processing. In the last couple of years, some tea farmers have improved their technique and upgraded their tea factories to meet the standards of Yiwu tea. The teas produced are of similar quality and offer a better value than proper Yiwu leaves.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv lang=\"en-US\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv lang=\"en-US\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003eThe tea in this area is mostly made of large leaves with furry buds. It has a soft taste and features a great body feel. Experienced tea enthusiasts in China, especially in Guangdong Province, are always on the look for such teas, this is what made the reputation of Yiwu. At a first cup, the tea are not always impressive, but over the session, the Cha Qi builds up and makes you feel very relaxed.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv lang=\"en-US\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv lang=\"en-US\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv lang=\"en-US\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"yubai holding a tea leaf\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1318\/5761\/files\/MG_2270_1024x1024.jpg?v=1655372950\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv lang=\"en-US\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv lang=\"en-US\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv lang=\"en-US\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv lang=\"en-US\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003eWe’ve worked in Nyot Ou area with a French NGO since 2018, our mission is to improve the tea quality made in the district. We’ve conducted training sessions on tea processing, and frequently give advice on tea garden management and factory set up.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv lang=\"en-US\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"training session in laos\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1318\/5761\/files\/IMG_2504_1024x1024.jpg?v=1655372979\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv lang=\"en-US\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv lang=\"en-US\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv lang=\"en-US\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv lang=\"en-US\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv lang=\"en-US\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003eWe source tea from two farmers we worked with during our missions in Laos.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv lang=\"en-US\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv lang=\"en-US\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003eThe mayor of Seo Pen, the village closest to Gua Feng Zhai, is experienced in the tea trade. He put efforts into improving the infrastructure of his village. He has build a good tea factory and studied puerh tea processing extensively. He collects a good part of the fresh leaves harvested in his village and processes them to a good standard.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv lang=\"en-US\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv lang=\"en-US\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003eHoungkeo works for the french NGO (Comite de cooperation du Laos), and is in charge of conducting training sessions on puerh tea processing. He goes back home every spring season to make tea in his village, Huey Wa, located in the Northern valley.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv lang=\"en-US\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv lang=\"en-US\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv lang=\"en-US\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"houngkeo training farmers\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1318\/5761\/files\/MG_5958_1024x1024.jpg?v=1655373769\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv lang=\"en-US\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv lang=\"en-US\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003eWe’re happy to offer teas from Laos with a good processing, this region has a good potential and will increase in value as the infrastructure develops and renown increases.\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Farmerleaf","offers":[{"title":"357g cake","offer_id":46878509596859,"sku":"25年 春 回洼 357克","price":38.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"20g sample","offer_id":46878509629627,"sku":"25年 春 回洼 20克","price":4.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1318\/5761\/files\/5.jpg?v=1755527429"}],"url":"https:\/\/farmerleaf.com\/collections\/map-huey-wa.oembed","provider":"Farmerleaf","version":"1.0","type":"link"}