Ly Thu Hang wins World Master Tea Vietnam 2026 title
VOV.VN -Ly Thu Hang from Hanoi won the World Master Tea Vietnam 2026 title on November 4 following the final two competition rounds held at the ESG Valley Tea Cultural Center in Phan Dinh Phung Ward.
Participant Dang Tran Thuy Tien from Hai Phong was awarded the title of Tea Culture Ambassador.
In Round 5, themed “Tea and Cuisine,” 11 contestants competed in creating beverage pairings for dishes presented by chefs. Each contestant had 30 minutes to select ingredients, develop ideas, perform preliminary processing, and finalize their recipe.
The contestants then prepared their drinks directly within a five-minute limit. The judging panel evaluated products based on beverage quality, harmony with food pairings, creativity, and the story conveyed behind each product.
The top three performers advanced to the final ranking round under the theme “Tea and Personality.” In this round, each contestant talked with a special guest to understand their preferences, personality, and taste, thereby designing a tailored tea-tasting experience.
Within 20 minutes, contestants completed both the beverage and the experience space before presenting their ideas, messages, and cultural stories conveyed in their products.
Throughout the rounds, participants demonstrated deep tea knowledge, brewing techniques, flavor perception, and creative thinking. Combining local agricultural produce with traditional tea varieties yielded new products, helping expand approaches to experiencing tea in modern life.
In the final results, Ly Thu Hang won the World Master Tea Vietnam 2026 title with a total prize value of VND100 million (US$3,862), including cash, a trophy, a certificate, and sponsor gifts. The Tea Culture Ambassador title went to Dang Tran Thuy Tien.
World Master Tea Vietnam 2026, organized as part of the International Tea Festival - Thai Nguyen 2026, attracted 111 applications, with 20 contestants selected for direct competition.
The contest contributed to boosting product innovation and connecting tea culture with cuisine, tourism, and commercial activities, thereby promoting the value and brand of Thai Nguyen tea and Vietnamese tea culture to the domestic and international public.
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