Lotus tea or lotus tea is the name for a type of tea marinated with lotus flavor. Lotus tea is considered a representative tea of ​​Vietnamese tea culture, contributing to the world tea culture.

Lotus tea has become a characteristic spirit of Vietnamese tea culture, with many philosophies, courtesy and respect in it.

An ideal place to enjoy traditional lotus tea is under the eaves. The tea drinker sits cross-legged on a wooden stilt. If there is a landscape, it looks out to a vast, windy green lotus lake. Tea drinkers can enjoy the scenery, write poetry, chat and converse freely.

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Marinated lotus             

To have good tea, only pick "one shrimp, two leaves" tea buds and must be picked quickly and gently, without letting the buds be crumpled. A good tea is after making a certain amount of water from 5-7%. After picking the tea, it must not be marinated immediately, but must be left in a pot of earth, incubated on banana leaves, marinated for 20-30 days to reduce the acrid taste and let the tea petals swell to absorb more flavor. A pound of lotus-flavored tea requires 1000-1400 lotus flowers, but must be the right type of lotus in Dong Tri lagoon, Thuy Su, Quang Ba village, West lake (the lotus here has hundreds of petals and has a special fragrance that lotus in other places) otherwise not available).

The lotus is picked when the sky is just bright, when it is still afraid of the dew, the essence of heaven and earth remains in the lotus calyx. The dew-drenched lotus is separated from the rice grain and spread evenly, one layer of tea per layer. a layer of lotus rice. Finally, the coated paper. Marinated like this continuously 7-9 times, each time after marinating, dry and then marinate again. So elaborate is that a pot of lotus tea can drink dozens of weeks of tea. The water is clear, the lotus scent is still fragrant, enchanting people's hearts.

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Early lotus   

Perhaps this is a unique way of marinating tea that is unique in the world. At sunset, the golden sun shines on the surface of the lotus lake, the young women rowing boats to pick out the lotus flowers that are still opening their buds and put them in a small tea bag. Early the next day, before the light of the vase had reached them, the young women rowed out again to retrieve the teas. The tea is very fragrant with the natural scent of heaven and earth throughout the long night. Also, the water for making tea is collected from the lotus leaves that still have morning dew. This is the first heavenly tea.

Lotus tea and unexpected health benefits, did you know?

Lotus tea has long been considered a herb containing many nutrients good for health. This tea has the ability to treat insomnia, improve blood circulation, help clear heat and aid in weight loss.

Treat insomnia, fight depression

Lotus tea contains ingredients that help improve sleep such as asparagin, nelumbin, nuciferin, ... these are very good sedatives for the elderly. To have a good sleep, you should use 1 cup of lotus tea 1 hour after dinner.

In addition, with isoliensinine and liensinin components found in lotus tea will help the mind to relax, reduce stress, soothe and support anti-depressant.

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Supports stabilizing heart rate and high blood pressure     

All parts of lotus have many health benefits. Lotus heart contains isoquinoline alkaloid, which has the effect of soothing and dilating blood vessels, thereby helping to control blood pressure levels.

Meanwhile, lotus leaves contain alkaloids - a substance that fights hypertension, regulates heart rate and some other functions of the body.

Clear heat, detoxify     

Lotus tea is one of the famous drinks with the effect of cooling and reducing boils and heat rash in the hot season. In particular, this tea also has the ability to effectively detoxify alcohol.

In addition, this tea also helps to reduce acne, dull skin and oily shine.

Supports diabetes control   

With the active alkaloid in lotus tea, it aids in minimizing the rise in glucose levels after meals. Therefore, this tea helps control blood sugar, which is very beneficial for people suffering from diabetes.

Besides, this drink also contains a lot of fiber that helps improve the digestive process.

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Support weight loss

Lotus tea is very beneficial for people who are planning to lose weight. Thanks to the substance L-Carotene promotes metabolism, prevents the absorption of fats and carbs. Thereby reducing the amount of fat accumulated in the body.

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