Partake in Vietnamese tradition when you sip on this special blend, a combination of wild green tea and organic hundred-petal lotus flower. Commonly used to help de-stress, this exquisite tea is ideal for incorporating into your next meditation session or celebration.
For optimal flavor and aroma, keep stored in freezer through August 2028 or at room temperature through December 2025.
Details
- Origin: Hà Giang (green tea) & Hien Minh (lotus), Vietnam
- Cultivar: Shan Tuyết
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Artisan: Nguyen Family
- Season: Spring / April 2025
- Serving size: 1 tsp per serving
Ingredients: wild green tea, lotus flowers
Caffeine level: medium
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What is a reserve tea? Reserve teas are teas that offer in limited quantities due to the availability of the tea itself.
Tasting Notes: floral, celery, vanilla, anise
Instructions:
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Place the flower on a clean surface, then gently pull apart the petals until you see the enclosed tea leaves.
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Pre-heat teaware by pouring hot water into your vessel, then discarding.
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Add desired amount of tea (1 tsp per serving), plus a few of the small inner petals, to your teapot.
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Add 185°F/85°C water to tea.
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Steep for up to 1 min in a teapot. Adjust according to your personal preference.
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Pour tea into a fairness cup or pitcher before serving in cups. This will ensure an even tasting experience for all those enjoying the tea.
Teaware not included.
Customer Reviews
Drawn to the intrigue of brewing Shan Tuyết alongside actual lotus petal, unlike with simple lotus-scented green teas, I was met with a brew that provided a distinct salty/savory liquor. With floral overtones followed by a tanginess on the back of the tongue, this tea reminded me of a Korean magnolia flower tisane.
This tea has a pleasant, clear-yellow-pink hue,
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