The Tao of Tea, Scented Green Tea, Lotus , 3.5 oz (100 g)

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 refreshment. Old-style scenting methods are now rare and lotus teas are commonly heat infused.

Flavor Profile

Refreshing flavor similar to anise with slightly sharp but pleasant aftertaste.

The Tao of Tea

Like the Tao, the art of tea is universal. We began our work serving as a connecting thread for tea culture in 1997. Practicing this art on a daily basis in our teahouses in Portland, Oregon, we are a group of tea enthusiasts from different backgrounds and cultures. We travel, learn, take delight and seek to offer pure leaf teas with great flav, artistry and soul.

Brewing Suggestion

Brew one teaspoon of leaf in eight ounces of pure spring or filtered water at 185ºF for four minutes.

Green tea leaves, lotus flower blossoms.