GEOGRAPHICAL AREA
The geographical area corresponding to the GI of Đoan Hùng pomelo fruit includes: Doan Hung district (16 communes), Phu Tho province.

HISTORICAL BACKGROUND AND REPUTATION

Doan Hung is a mountainous district in the north of Phu Tho province of the Northeast region of Vietnam. Pomelos have been planted in Doan
Hung for years and renowned for its aroma, deliciousness, sweetness and juiciness. Đoan Hùng pomelo has been famous and appreciated
nationwide for its special quality. Đoan Hùng pomelos were often opted as a premium offering to the Kings on festive occasions. In the Fall – Winter campaign of 1947, Đoan Hùng pomelo fruits were recorded in the national history when they were blackened as disguised torpedos to be dropped into Lo river (on the side
of Huu Do) aiming at ambushing the enemy. Đoan Hùng pomelo plants are grown on flat terrains, low mounds and low hills with
suitable soil, which is developed on either ancient alluvial soil or extended alluvial soil.

The pomelo orchards are surrounded by the rivers of Lo and Chay. This creates a favourable climate environment with good temperature
conditions during the growth phases of pomelo plants, especially sprouting, blossoming and fructification. Moreover, the aromatic fragrance and sweet taste with a high storage capacity of up to 6 months of Đoan Hùng pomelos derive from the experiences and traditional production
practices of the locals (cultivar selection, orchard care and fruit harvest).

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

Đoan Hùng pomelo includes two precious varieties:
- Bằng Luân pomelo: this round-shaped fruit is of small size and has thin skin, grayish yellow with brownish color, small and fine oil sacs. The fruit flesh is white and thin with easy-to-separate segments, semi-hollow shaft, blue-white and succulent vesicles. It has a specific fragrance associated with deep sweetness and no extreme bitterness.
-Sửu pomelo (Chi Đám pomelo): this round-shaped fruit is slightly convex at the stem side. The fruit has a big size with a nice shape and thin skin. It is of a green-yellow color and has small and fine attar sacs. The fruit flesh is white and thin with easy-to-separate segments, semi-hollow shaft, pink and soft juicy vesicles, strong aroma, light sweetness and no extreme bitterness.

GEOGRAPHICAL AREA

The geographical area corresponding to the GI of Mộc Châu Shan Tuyết tea includes: Moc Chau
district (17 communes/towns), Son La province.

HISTORICAL BACKGROUND AND REPUTATION

Moc Chau old tree​

In Moc Chau highland of Son La province in the Northwest Vietnam, local people got the first seeds of Shan Tuyết tea from ancient tea trees grown in Cho Long village and On village. This highland area has been turned into a region of Shan Tuyết tea since the years of 1958-1965 as soon as the Moc Chau Farm was established. Shan Tuyết tea trees are planted on a highland of an average altitude of 1050m above the sea level, on a red earth foundation of a thick soil layer, a small slope and sufficient nutrients. The cool climate all year round and low temperature at night help Shan Tuyết tea accumulate aroma and produce a high tannin content and soluble substances in tea leaves.

Over time, tea manufacturers and traders in Moc Chau have jointly upgraded traditional processing methods invented and adopted by the local ethnic groups. Skillful hands and special know-how at each processing stage have brought into unique quality and specific attributes of Mộc Châu Shan Tuyết tea. The reputation of Mộc Châu Shan Tuyết tea is maintained and highlighted by the outstanding trust of consumers at home and abroad.

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

Mộc Châu Shan Tuyết tea includes black tea and green tea.

- Black tea is processed from fresh shoots of 1 bud and 2-3 young leaves. The tea has a light brownblack
colour, with many flecks of main snow white and light yellow; the tea liquor has a specific aroma, smooth, strong and comfortable taste, and sweet aftertaste.

- Green tea is processed from fresh shoots of 1 bud and 2 young leaves by either Bao Chung method and Sao Suốt method. For Bao Chung process, the tea has blackish green colour, with many flecks of snow white; the tea liquor has a specific aroma, no acridity, non-pungent and clear sweet aftertaste.

For Sao Suốt method, the tea has lightly silver green colour, smooth acridity and post-sweet taste; the tea liquor has glossy green colour.