1. Cao Phong orange 

Cao Phong orange is a brand that has been popular for many years, in which the yellow flesh orange type is considered the most typical and quintessential product Cao Phong and Hoa Binh orange brands. Yellow flesh orange is early ripe and harvested around mid-September when other kinds are still green. When ripe, oranges have yellow skin with tan spots. When split off, oranges have a very characteristic light aroma, with juicy cloves and sweet taste; Oranges have high nutritional value, provide a great source of vitamin C, enhance resistance and anti-aging for the body.

Cao Phong oranges are ripe and juicy with yellow cloves

2. Hoa Binh Honey

With the advantage of forest area which the province has nearly 200,000 hectares, Hoa Binh has many favorable conditions to maintain and develop beekeeping for honey - a very valuable product in traditional medicine. Hoa Binh honey has been famous for a long time with delicious quality and produced by traditional methods such as natural flavoring, no additives, no impurities. Hoa Binh honey has a golden color, characteristic scent and deep sweetness. In addition to high nutritional value, honey has many uses in beauty and is a very meaningful gift for loved ones.

 Lam Son honey – 3-star OCOP product of Hoa Binh province

(Photo: Lam Son Honey Facebook)

3. Shan Tuyet Pa Co tea

It is rare for any tea to achieve purity, safety and deliciousness like Shan Tuyet tea in Pa Co (Mai Chau district, Hoa Binh province). Growing at an altitude of more than 1000m above sea level, undergoing the process of "bathing in sunlight and dewdrops", absorbing the essence of heaven and earth, each young tea bud as white as snow is meticulously selected by Mong ethnic people, then processed meticulously with traditional methods to get the best batches of tea. Shan Tuyet Pa Co tea has long leaves, dark green color, when mixed with water it has a yellowish color. In the second and third water, the tea color is similar to honey with pure aroma and deep sweet taste. Shan Tuyet tea not only helps to relax and stay awake, but also has anti-oxidant, antibacterial and skin-beautifying effects.

The old Shan Tuyet tea trees in Pa Co commune 

(Photo: Hoa Binh Electronic Newspaper).

Lam Chau