Vietnam ranks 5th in area and 6th in tea output in the world. In 2017, Vietnam had a tea-growing area of 129.3 thousand hectares with an output of 1,048.8 thousand tons of fresh tea. Vietnamese tea culture, from everyday simplicity to international diplomacy, is imbued with the elegance and simplicity of the Vietnamese people.

The 1927 ancient tea factory is one of the rare Lam Dong tourist destinations with long-standing historical value, helping you better understand the Vietnamese tea industry.

Lam Dong 1927 Tea Factory was conceived in 1927 and officially started construction in 1932. This is one of the two longest-built factories in the Central Highlands of Vietnam. The factory was owned by the French and was built on the pristine tea area at that time in B'lao District, Dong Nai Thuong Province (now Bao Loc City, Lam Dong Province).

Having gone through many historical ups and downs, the 1927 tea factory with its machines remained intact but was no longer suitable for modern production processes. The factory is tinged with moss, the machines up to 80 years old are no longer suitable for the times, but they are not inanimate objects, but witnesses of time, demonstrating the development process of industry. The tea industry is the pride of Lam Dong tea production industry in particular and Vietnam in general.

The entry of Tea Factory 1927 (Photo: TITC)

Unique experiences at the 1927 Ancient Tea Factory

"Travel back in time": Going back to the early 20th century at the factory to witness the mossy workshop space to the ancient machines, everything exudes an ancient and sacred beauty.

Learn about the traditional tea-making process: Visiting the 1927 ancient tea factory, you will witness the traditional tea-making process of B'lao land - from the manual processing steps to the finishing stage. This is an opportunity to better understand the elaborateness and dedication of the ancient tea makers.

Tea crushing machine (Photo: TITC)

Photo: TITC

Enjoy tea and admire tea utensils: An indispensable part of the visit to the tea factory 1927 is enjoying cups of original, rich and pure black tea. Besides, you can also admire the unique collection of tea utensils from many countries, including some rare items.

Viet Tra Thuc (ways to enjoy tea of Vietnamese people) - The Quintessence of Vietnamese Tea

Tea is an integral part of Vietnamese culture, and there are many ways to enjoy it. Tradition is out and modern is in, however, generation after generation, tea is not only part of Vietnamese everyday life but also an essential part of the nation’s history and economy. 

No tea culture can be only expensive and rare. The basis of tea culture is its mass character, accessibility and integration into the daily and festive life of people. Tea is often served at the start of business meetings, during weddings, after meals or as part of a gossip between friends.