{"title":"Nyot Ou District","description":"Nyot Ou is the district in Laos that borders Yiwu area. Its teas are mostly sold to Yiwu and feature a similar taste.","products":[{"product_id":"spring-2025-na-lang","title":"Spring 2025 Na Lang","description":"\u003cdiv lang=\"en-US\" style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpring 2025, medium-big trees from forested gardens\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv lang=\"en-US\" style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv lang=\"en-US\" style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv lang=\"en-US\" style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNa Lang village, Nyot Ou District, Laos\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv lang=\"en-US\" style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv lang=\"en-US\" style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv lang=\"en-US\" style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA powerful Yiwu-style tea with great endurance \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv lang=\"en-US\" style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003c!-- split --\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv lang=\"en-US\" style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJust like last year, Thongsavanh did a good job with this tea. We work together for a french NGO based in Nyot Ou town. He comes from a village nearby and get this tea from a forest. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a soft and sweet tea with good endurance. You will feel good Huigan and Cha Qi. The forest in which this tea grows is located South-East of Nyot Ou town, actually quite far from Yiwu area. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is interesting to compare it with the tea from Xiao He Bian. Na Lang has a thicker mouthfeel and a more toned down aroma than the Xiao He Bian. It is not Yiwu proper but rather the greater region. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is a typo on the cake, it was written Na Lan instead of Na Lang. The village has no official chinese name, it's just an approximation of the Lao name. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv lang=\"en-US\" style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv lang=\"en-US\" style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv lang=\"en-US\" style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv lang=\"en-US\" style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 lang=\"en-US\" 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\" style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv lang=\"en-US\" style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv lang=\"en-US\" 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\" style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv lang=\"en-US\" style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv lang=\"en-US\" 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\" style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv lang=\"en-US\" style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv lang=\"en-US\" 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\" style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv lang=\"en-US\" 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\" style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv lang=\"en-US\" style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv lang=\"en-US\" 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\" style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv lang=\"en-US\" style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv lang=\"en-US\" 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\" style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv lang=\"en-US\" 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\" style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv lang=\"en-US\" style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv lang=\"en-US\" 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\" style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv lang=\"en-US\" style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv lang=\"en-US\" style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv lang=\"en-US\" 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\" 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\" style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv lang=\"en-US\" style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv lang=\"en-US\" style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv lang=\"en-US\" style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv lang=\"en-US\" 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\" style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv lang=\"en-US\" 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\" style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv lang=\"en-US\" 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\" style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv lang=\"en-US\" style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv lang=\"en-US\" 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\" style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv lang=\"en-US\" 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":46760583921851,"sku":"25年 春 纳郎 357克","price":130.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"20g sample","offer_id":46760583954619,"sku":"25年 春 纳郎 20克","price":13.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1318\/5761\/files\/DSCF7131.jpg?v=1752226703"},{"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":false},{"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"},{"product_id":"spring-2026-na-lang","title":"Spring 2026 Na Lang","description":"\u003cdiv lang=\"en-US\" style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpring 2026, medium-big trees from forested gardens\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv lang=\"en-US\" style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv lang=\"en-US\" style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv lang=\"en-US\" style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNa Lang village, Nyot Ou District, Laos\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv lang=\"en-US\" style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv lang=\"en-US\" style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv lang=\"en-US\" style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGood Huigan and calming Chaqi, soft Yiwu profile\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv lang=\"en-US\" style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003c!-- split --\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv lang=\"en-US\" style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis tea was made by Thongsavahn in his home village. We've featured it for years on our website because it consistently delivers a dose of Yiwu goodness. It is soft, powerful, without bitterness, calming Chaqi. It's is a very suitable comfort tea. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNalang is a bit outside the Yiwu area, not far from Nyot Ou town. We haven't visited the area, the tea trees are quite big and grow in a forest. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is nothing really special to mention about this tea, but it's one that often makes its way to our tea table, it has something very thirst-quenching.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv lang=\"en-US\" style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv lang=\"en-US\" style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv lang=\"en-US\" style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv lang=\"en-US\" style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 lang=\"en-US\" 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\" style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv lang=\"en-US\" style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv lang=\"en-US\" 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\" style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv lang=\"en-US\" style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv lang=\"en-US\" 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\" style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv lang=\"en-US\" style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv lang=\"en-US\" 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\" style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv lang=\"en-US\" 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\" style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv lang=\"en-US\" style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv lang=\"en-US\" 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\" style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv lang=\"en-US\" style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv lang=\"en-US\" 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\" style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv lang=\"en-US\" 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\" style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv lang=\"en-US\" style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv lang=\"en-US\" 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\" style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv lang=\"en-US\" style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv lang=\"en-US\" style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv lang=\"en-US\" 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\" 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\" style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv lang=\"en-US\" style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv lang=\"en-US\" style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv lang=\"en-US\" style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv lang=\"en-US\" 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\" style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv lang=\"en-US\" 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\" style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv lang=\"en-US\" 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\" style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv lang=\"en-US\" style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv lang=\"en-US\" 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\" style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv lang=\"en-US\" 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":48338261311675,"sku":"26年 春 纳郎 357克","price":130.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"20g sample","offer_id":48338261344443,"sku":"26年 春 纳郎 20克","price":13.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1318\/5761\/files\/DSCF4458_438ad438-203b-4ecd-b19c-83f26cc98f4d.jpg?v=1788857811"},{"product_id":"spring-2026-huey-wa","title":"Spring 2026 Huey Wa","description":"\u003cdiv lang=\"en-US\" style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpring 2026, small trees from forested gardens\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv lang=\"en-US\" 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\" 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\" style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis has become a classic tea on Farmerleaf. It delivers a lot for the price. It starts with a pleasant understated fragrance followed by a claming energy that propagates through the body. It is not as strong overall as the Na Lang, a notch more aggressive (you can get some bitterness and astringency out of it when brewing strong). It has more minerality, which pushes you to reach for another cup, and a decent endurance. This makes it an excellent tea to sip on throughout the day, it could even fit well grandpa-style. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv lang=\"en-US\" style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv lang=\"en-US\" style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv lang=\"en-US\" 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\" style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv lang=\"en-US\" style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1318\/5761\/files\/DSCF4502_ec38ed3e-c16d-4b4b-ba2c-23c2c172653d.jpg?v=1788920947\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv lang=\"en-US\" style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv lang=\"en-US\" style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 lang=\"en-US\" 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\" style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv lang=\"en-US\" style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv lang=\"en-US\" 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\" style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv lang=\"en-US\" style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv lang=\"en-US\" 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\" style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv lang=\"en-US\" style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv lang=\"en-US\" 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\" style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv lang=\"en-US\" 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\" style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv lang=\"en-US\" style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv lang=\"en-US\" 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\" style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv lang=\"en-US\" style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv lang=\"en-US\" 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\" style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv lang=\"en-US\" 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\" style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv lang=\"en-US\" style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv lang=\"en-US\" 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\" style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv lang=\"en-US\" style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv lang=\"en-US\" style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv lang=\"en-US\" 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\" 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\" style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv lang=\"en-US\" style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv lang=\"en-US\" style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv lang=\"en-US\" style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv lang=\"en-US\" 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\" style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv lang=\"en-US\" 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\" style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv lang=\"en-US\" 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\" style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv lang=\"en-US\" style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv lang=\"en-US\" 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\" style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv lang=\"en-US\" 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":48338372067515,"sku":null,"price":40.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"20g sample","offer_id":48338372100283,"sku":null,"price":4.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1318\/5761\/files\/DSCF4496.jpg?v=1788859794"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1318\/5761\/collections\/MG_2421.jpg?v=1655440816","url":"https:\/\/farmerleaf.live\/collections\/nyot-ou-district.oembed","provider":"Farmerleaf","version":"1.0","type":"link"}