Son La province boasts 5,867 hectares of tea, primarily featuring Kim Tuyen, Shan Tuyet, Van Son, and Olong varieties.

Local enterprises, cooperatives, and tea farmers are actively applying science and technology in planting, caring for, harvesting, and processing tea, gradually improving both yield and quality.

To date, several tea products of the province have obtained protection, including Shan Tuyet tea of Moc Chau district with geographical indication, Olong tea and Phong Lai tea with certification trademarks, and Ta Xua tea of Bac Yen district with collective trademark.