On May 21, World Tea Day , the Ministry of Information and Communications issued a set of postage stamps promoting the image of tea trees and tea products of Vietnam. Consisting of 2 stamps and 1 stamp block with face values ​​of 4,000 VND, 12,000 VND and 15,000 VND, the "Tea Tree" stamp set will be circulated on the postal network from May 21, 2024 to December 31, 2025.

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Two stamps of the "Tea Tree" set depict the growth process of tea trees and the production of tea. Photo: VNP

Vietnam has strengths in developing perennial industrial crops due to its diverse and suitable soil, climate and crop ecosystem. In particular, tea is one of the main crops in many localities across the country, with many large-scale growing and production areas such as Thai Nguyen, Son La, Phu Tho, Lam Dong...

Currently, Vietnamese tea products are not only for domestic consumption but also exported to many markets around the world, bringing stable income to localities, contributing to affirming the position and competitiveness of Vietnamese agricultural products in the world market.

According to the Postage Stamp Department, Vietnam Post Corporation, "Tea Tree" is the second stamp set on the theme of industrial plants issued by the Ministry of Information and Communications, with the aim of introducing and promoting the beauty and economic value of Vietnam's key industrial plants.

Informing VietNamNet , artist Nguyen Du, the designer of the “Tea Tree” stamp set, said that the stamp set was designed using graphic methods. The two borderless stamps measuring 32 x 43mm depict the process of formation, growth from seeds, trees, flowers, fruits… and the production of tea in daily life.

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Block sample of the “Tea Tree” postage stamp set recently issued by the Ministry of Information and Communications. Photo: VNP

With a size of 90 x 80mm, the “Tea Tree” stamp block shows the image of an ancient tea tree grown in a natural environment, with a fresh climate in the highlands.... From raw materials harvested by hand, tea growers have created a unique Vietnamese product called ‘Shan Tuyet’ tea. The background of the block is an image of Long Coc tea hill (Phu Tho), famous for its landscape as well as its tea raw material area.

On this occasion, the Stamp Company under the Vietnam Post Corporation also issued a number of products accompanying the “Tea Tree” stamp set, including: First issue day envelope – FDC, FDC block, postcard and issue stamps in 5 locations: Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, Thai Nguyen, Phu Tho and Ha Giang.

Stamp lovers at home and abroad can now order the “Tea Tree” postage stamp set and accompanying publications online on the Stamp Company’s website at vietnamstamp.com.vn.

Previously, in 2022, also to contribute to promoting the image and economic value of Vietnam's key industrial crops to the domestic and foreign communities, the Ministry of Information and Communications issued the "Coffee Tree" postage stamp set. Designed by artist To Minh Trang in a realistic style, the stamp set includes 4 stamps with a total face value of 16,000 VND. The special feature of the "Coffee Tree" stamp set is that the 4th stamp - "Coffee Bean" is printed using coffee scent technology.

Hanoi's 12 flower seasons on postage stamps The first set in a series of 4 postage stamps "Hanoi 12 flower seasons" was issued by the Ministry of Information and Communications on April 26, including 3 designs and 1 stamp block showing images of 3 types of flowers: peach, ban and white sưa of spring.