

Vietnam
Vietnamese Green Tea in a lotus flower
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Vietmanien green teaDescription
The tradition of filling up a fresh lotus flower with a rare green tea harvested on ancient teatrees in order to flavour it is born under the reign of the last Vietnamese Emperor Bao Dai. This exceptional scented tea was only drunken by royal families. Its production requires very skilled producers and the secret of its making is a true Vietnamese Art of Tea.
Origin: Thai Nguyen, Vietnam
Flavours: slightly floral, almost not astringent at all, umami, hints of pistachio and almond.
Instructions: 3 to 4g of tea leaves, a few stamens, bits of petals and leaves, in a 75°C water for 3 minutes.
Total Weight: 25 to 40g depending on the size of the flower (4 to 5 infusions)
Packaging options: 1 flower under vacuum with user instructions (for 18€) OR the same thing in a gift box with a conservation bag (21€)
Keep away from air and light to preserve colours and perfumes.
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Vietnamese Green Tea
in a lotus flower