Ho Chi Minh City's Hidden Gem: Experience Lotus Tea Culture

5.0
(3 reviews)
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

1 hour (approximately)
Offered in: English

Delve into Vietnam's rich tea culture with a unique Lotus Tea Show experience in the heart of Ho Chi Minh City.
This 60-minute event showcases the delicate art of lotus tea, beginning with an introduction to its royal heritage. Witness a skilled tea performer carry out the rare craft of infusing green tea with fresh lotus flowers, followed by a tasting of this iconic blend.

Guests will also participate in a hands-on scenting activity and have the opportunity to brew tea themselves under the guidance of a tea artisan. To complete the experience, each guest receives a personalized lotus flower filled with their own tea blend as a memorable keepsake.

This engaging cultural journey is perfect for tea enthusiasts and curious travelers alike.

What's Included

1 lotus flower filled with your own tea blend
Tea tasting session
Hands-on lotus tea scenting activity
English-speaking host & artisan
Tea Show Guidebook in English
Photo opportunities in a traditional tea setting
Transportation to the venue
Meals or drinks outside the tea tasting
Additional tea purchases (available on request)

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Our showroom is located directly opposite the Bitexco Tower, on the 2nd floor of a local apartment building at 19 Hai Trieu Street, Ben Nghe Ward, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City — just a 1-minute walk from Nguyen Hue Walking Street.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What to expect

Part 1: Introduction to Vietnamese Tea Culture

Begin your journey with an introduction to the rich history and cultural significance of Vietnamese tea traditions.
You will also discover the story behind the famous West Lake Lotus Tea and learn how this unique tea has been traditionally crafted for generations.

Part 2: Live Tea Performance

Enjoy a captivating live tea performance as a skilled tea artisan demonstrates the delicate and elegant art of brewing tea within fresh lotus buds — a rare and refined Vietnamese tea technique.

Part 3: Tasting & Lotus Scenting Experience

Savor the exquisite flavor of authentic Tay Ho Lotus Tea while learning about the intricate scenting process.
You will also have the opportunity to try infusing tea with fresh lotus flowers and experience this delicate technique firsthand.

Part 4: Hands-On Keepsake Activity

With step-by-step guidance from our host, you will carefully place tea leaves into real lotus flowers using traditional methods.
At the end of the experience, take home your own handcrafted lotus tea as a meaningful and memorable souvenir.

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Supplied by Trà Việt - Vietnamese Tea Experience & Gift Shop

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Cancellation Policy

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

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