Lotus Lake Black 2024

One of the rarest teas in the world in terms of quantity produced, real lotus tea is made by only a few families on Hanoi’s famed West Lake. It takes an amazing 1500 large pink lotus flowers and incredible dexterity to scent just 1kg of old tree Shan Tuyet black tea.

This tea has a phenomenal and unique aroma derived from the stamens of the lotus flower, which is simultaneously reminiscent of vanilla, aniseed and sarsaparilla. The base material is excellent quality and brings out a sweeter, fruitier taste than its more traditional green counterpart. Sweet, spicy and complex – this for us is the high point of Asian scented teas.

ORIGIN
Lotus: Dong Family, Quang Ba, Tay Ho, Hanoi, Vietnam
Tea: Suoi Giang, Vietnam

SIZE OF FARMS
2 acres (average)

PLANTS AND PROCESSING
Camellia Sinensis Assamica. Harvested Spring 2024.

BREWING
85-90°C, 3-4g per cup. 4 infusions.

PLEASE NOTE
Caddy option is only available online or via ‘Collect from Postcard Teas’ for shop collection, two working days after purchase.