Hue lotus blossom (Photo: VNA)
Hue lotus blossom (Photo: VNA)
Before preparing lotus tea, the artisan carefully cleans and warms the teapot and cups. (Photo: VNA)
Before preparing lotus tea, the artisan carefully cleans and warms the teapot and cups. (Photo: VNA)
Lotus tea scented inside lotus bulbs is wrapped in lotus leaves and stored in a refrigerator to preserve its freshness. (Photo: VNA)
Lotus tea scented inside lotus bulbs is wrapped in lotus leaves and stored in a refrigerator to preserve its freshness. (Photo: VNA)
An artisan pours lotus tea for guests. (Photo: VNA)
An artisan pours lotus tea for guests. (Photo: VNA)
A lotus bulb containing tea is harvested after a day of scenting. (Photo: VNA)
A lotus bulb containing tea is harvested after a day of scenting. (Photo: VNA)
Tea scented in Hue lotus bulbs has a delicate and pure fragrance. (Photo: VNA)
Tea scented in Hue lotus bulbs has a delicate and pure fragrance. (Photo: VNA)
An artisan places tea leaves inside a lotus bulb. (Photo: VNA)
An artisan places tea leaves inside a lotus bulb. (Photo: VNA)
Vo Dai Phong, a Hue lotus tea artisan, carefully selects each lotus bulb for tea scenting. (Photo: VNA)
Vo Dai Phong, a Hue lotus tea artisan, carefully selects each lotus bulb for tea scenting. (Photo: VNA)
The artisan selects high-quality tea so that drinkers can enjoy both the refreshing aroma of lotus and the rich flavour of the tea. (Photo: VNA)
The artisan selects high-quality tea so that drinkers can enjoy both the refreshing aroma of lotus and the rich flavour of the tea. (Photo: VNA)
The artisan rises early to meticulously selects the best bulbs to scent the tea (Photo: VNA)
The artisan rises early to meticulously selects the best bulbs to scent the tea (Photo: VNA)
Harvesting lotus bulbs with scented tea after a day. (Photo: VNA)
Harvesting lotus bulbs with scented tea after a day. (Photo: VNA)
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Savouring Hue through lotus tea

Making lotus tea requires great care and precision. Before dawn, artisans select lotus flowers that meet strict standards, carefully place tea leaves inside the white blossoms, and leave them there throughout the day so the tea can absorb the lotus fragrance.