Lotus scented tea, a special treat of summer
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‘Bach diep’ lotuses (literally hundred-petal lotuses) are a rare species found mostly in Hanoi. They are renowned for the beautiful look with many petal layers as well as its use of flavouring tea. Enjoying lotus scented tea in a tranquil summer morning is an elegant habit of many Hanoians.
 ‘Hundred-petal’ lotuses show off their beauty in the sunlight.
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 Sunrise is the best moment to capture the fullest beauty of ‘hundred-petal’ lotuses as the flowers blossom a their best and the light is perfect for photos. |
 Tea is put inside a lotus flower when it has just opened. The tea packed in the flower will absorb its scent. Tasting lotus tea freshly taken from buds by stunning ‘hundred-petal’ flowers is surely an unforgettable memory for anyone. |
 One of the best types of lotus tea is Shan Tuyet tea stuffed in ‘hundred-petal’ lotus buds. |
 For tea sommeliers, tea sets play an important role in adding flavor to the tea. A raw pottery teapot is the best to keep the flavor of the lotus scented tea. |
 Lotus tea is perfect for tea lovers to start a new day. |
 Lotus tea has a delicate scent and slightly sweet flavour, offering drinkers a sense of relaxation. |
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