Hanoi Hidden Villa: Make Floating Cake & Taste Fresh Lotus Tea

5.0
(201 reviews)
Hanoi, Vietnam

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2 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
Offered in: English

Explore the rich culture behind Bánh Trôi & Premium Lotus Tea

Hands-on dough crafting and natural coloring techniques

Savor rare, artisan West Lake Lotus Tea (Trà Sen Hồ Tây)

Set in a peaceful garden villa courtyard, a true hidden gem

A meaningful experience that supports local children’s education

Example Menu

Starter

Welcome & Cultural Introduction

Escape to our hidden villa courtyard. Meet your host and discover the cultural origins of Bánh Trôi

Main

Hands-On Banh Troi Workshop

Escape Hanoi’s bustle in a peaceful local villa. Learn to knead, color and shape Bánh Trôi

Main

Tea Ceremony with Your Bánh Trôi

Discover the elegant of art of Vietnamese Tea. Brew and taste premium scented lotus tea

Main

Savor, Relax and Connect

Enjoy your warm handmade cakes paired with tea. Cultural storytelling and Q&A session.

What's Included

An interactive cultural storytelling and Q&A session about Hanoi's heritage and tea traditions
Savor your sweet, handmade Bánh Trôi paired perfectly with artisan tea
All fresh, natural ingredients needed to knead, color and shape your own traditional Bánh Trôi.
Enjoy the full experience in English, led by a passionate cultural storyteller.
The experience takes place in a fully air-conditioned room for your comfort.
Premium, authentic West Lake Lotus-scented tea for the traditional Vietnamese Tea Ceremony
Personal expenses

Meeting and pickup

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What to expect

Escape Hanoi’s bustle into a hidden garden villa for a peaceful culinary and cultural journey. You will step into a serene courtyard, meet your host, and enjoy a warm welcome while discovering the fascinating origins of Bánh Trôi - Vietnam's traditional floating rice cakes.

Next, dive into a hands-on workshop where you will learn the art of kneading, coloring with natural ingredients, and shaping the delicate dough around sweet palm sugar rocks.

After crafting your cakes, you will transition into the elegant world of a Vietnamese Tea Ceremony. Learn the ancient art of brewing and tasting premium West Lake lotus-scented tea. Finally, sit back, relax, and savor your warm, handmade Bánh Trôi paired perfectly with the aromatic tea. Through cultural storytelling and an interactive Q&A session, this experience transforms from a cooking class into a meaningful connection with Vietnamese heritage.

Additional info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Supplied by Hanoi Coffee Workshop: Make Taste 5 Signature Brews+History Story by Su Quan Roastery
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Historical Tours
Cooking Classes
Excellent Quality
Low Supplier Cancellation Rate
Low Last Minute Supplier Cancellation Rate
New Product
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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