The Tao of Tea, Scented Green Tea, Lotus , 3.5 oz (100 g)
Description Vietnamese Che Sen Pure Leaf Teas Brews 50 Cups Origin Northern Vietnam Grown in the northern province of Thai Nguyen (40 miles from Hanoi) in Vietnam, Lotus tea is a fine green tea infused with the aroma of lotus flower blossoms. Thai Ngyuen is one of the main tea growing regions of Vietnam and is known for producing teas of distinctive flavor. Other well known tea provinces include Tuyen Quang, Ha Giang, Yen Bai, Lao Cai and Bao Loc. History of Lotus Tea King Tu Duc of the Nguyen Dynasty was renowned for drinking lotus-scented tea in a very special way. In the afternoons, he had his helpers row to a lotus-growing lake in the royal garden and put a small handful of tea into each lotus flower. They would place the tea leaves in the center of the blossom and then bind up the petals. The tea would dry over night, absorbing the scent of the petals. The next morning, the tea would be picked from the lotus lake and offered to the king for his morning