Vietnam

　　The origin of tea in Vietnam is unknown, but legends show how tea grew in the region of King Hung, who ruled the country from 2879 BC to 258 BC. Drinking tea has been a part of daily life in the mountains of northern Vietnam for centuries. The villagers collected leaves from the wild tea trees growing in the surrounding forest, boiled the leaves in hot water, and enjoyed tea as a daily drink.

　　Commercial cultivation began with the arrival of the French at the end of the 19th century, and the tea industry is now export-led, with approximately 84% of its production sold to 110 overseas markets. In recent years, the tea quality has been improved and Vietnamese tea has increased its presence in the world market.