Vietnamese lotus tea

Vietnamese lotus tea
Type:Green

Other names:NA
Origin:Vietnam

Quick description:Similar to Yunnan green but scented

Vietnamese lotus tea (Vietnamese: trà sen, chè sen, or chè ướp sen) is a type of green tea produced in Vietnam that has been flavored with the scent of Nelumbo nucifera. It is a specialty product of the Vietnamese tea industry and is consumed as part of celebratory events or festivals.

Production

The tea is made by allowing the green tea to absorb the flower's natural scent. This is done through several methods, either by:

These steps can be repeated multiple times to increase the floral scent in the tea leaves.[1] In the case of higher quality teas, one thousand lotus flowers per kilogram of tea are needed to complete this ancient process.[2] Many modern production tend towards flavoring or perfumes to scent the tea.

Brewing

Lotus teas are typically very potent and are best brewed for under 2 minutes using cooler brewing temperatures (160 °F/70 °C). Some fanciers will brew 3-4 times from one set of leaves.

References

  1. The Tao of Tea. "Vietnamese Tea". Retrieved 2008-01-30.
  2. Art of Tea. "Lotus Green Vietnamese Tea". Retrieved 2008-04-22.
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