expedia
Three individuals engaged in a traditional food preparation activity, seated at a table with bowls and green leaves. 1
Three people sitting at a table with traditional Asian tea ceremony items, including teapots and cups. 2
A restaurant interior with a black table displaying tea sets, a red sign, and a person holding a leaf. 3
Two people at a table with tea sets, cups, and a flower. 4
A group of people holding certificates in a modern interior setting with a display of traditional tea utensils. 5
By CÔNG TY CỔ PHẦN SẢN XUẤT THƯƠNG MẠI DỊCH VỤ TRÀ VIỆT

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
The previous price was RM 62 and current price is RM 49 per adult
See tickets

Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 1h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation

Overview

    • Scent tea with a fresh lotus blossom yourself, guided by a tea artisan
    • Keep your handcrafted lotus tea as a souvenir to remember your visit
    • Watch a live demonstration of brewing tea inside a fresh lotus bud
    • Taste authentic West Lake Lotus Tea and hear its royal Vietnamese heritage
    • Relax in a peaceful tea space, 1 minute from Nguyen Hue Walking Street

Activity location

    • Ho Chi Minh City
    • Ho Chi Minh City, Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh, Vietnam

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • 19 Đ. Hải Triều, Bến Nghé, Quận 1, Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh, Việt Nam | Our showroom is located directly opposite the Bitexco Tower, on the 3nd floor of a local apartment building at 19 Hai Trieu Street, Ben Nghe Ward, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City — just a 1-minute walk from Nguyen Hue Walking Street.
    • Quận 1, Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh, Vietnam

Check availability

Ho Chi Minh City's Hidden Gem: Experience Lotus Tea Culture

  • Activity duration is 1 hour1h
    1h
  • English
Language options: English
Price details
RM 61.24
RM 48.99 x 2 AdultsRM 97.98
Total
The previous price was RM 122.48 and current price is RM 97.98
20% off

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Tea tasting session
  • Inclusions
    Hands-on lotus tea scenting activity
  • Inclusions
    1 lotus flower filled with your own tea blend
  • Inclusions
    Photo opportunities in a traditional tea setting
  • Inclusions
    English-speaking host & artisan
  • Exclusions
    Transportation to the venue
  • Exclusions
    Meals or drinks outside the tea tasting
  • Exclusions
    Additional tea purchases (available on request)

Know before you book

    • Not allowed: Alcohol and drugs, Audio recording, Explosive substances, Food, Food and drinks, Pets, Pets (assistance dogs allowed), Smoking, Strong fragrances, Vaping, Video recording, Weapons or sharp objects
    • Not suitable for: Children under 2 years, Hearing-impaired people, Visually impaired people, Wheelchair users

What you can expect

  • Make your own lotus tea in the heart of District 1.
    Lotus tea is one of Vietnam’s most delicate and time-honored teas, and in this 60-minute experience you get to make it yourself. After a short introduction and a live demonstration by a tea artisan, you will scent tea with a fresh lotus blossom with your own hands, then take your creation home.

    Part 1. Welcome & Cultural Introduction (5 mins)
    Begin with an introduction to Vietnam’s tea culture and its role in daily life, ceremonies and royal traditions. Learn the origins of West Lake Lotus Tea and how fresh lotus blossoms are used to craft it.

    Part 2. Royal Tea Ritual & Cultural Insights (10 mins)
    Explore the tea etiquette once practiced in the Nguyễn royal court, and how tea symbolized harmony, wisdom and social connection.

    Part 3. Live Demonstration: How Lotus Tea Is Made (10 mins)
    Watch a skilled tea artisan show, step by step, how tea is infused inside a fresh lotus bud, a delicate technique that turns tea preparation into a refined cultural performance. You will learn everything you need to try it yourself.

    Part 4. Hands-On: Scent Your Own Lotus Tea (20 mins)
    Now it’s your turn. With guidance from your host, scent tea with a fresh lotus blossom and feel the craft behind it: the aroma, the touch, the patience. No experience needed.

    Part 5. Tea Tasting: West Lake Lotus Tea (10 mins)
    Taste authentic West Lake Lotus Tea, known for its soft floral aroma, gentle sweetness and smooth finish.

    Part 6. Take Your Lotus Home (5 mins)
    Receive your own lotus flower filled with the tea you scented yourself, a handcrafted keepsake to remember your visit.

    Why this experience is different
    Unlike a typical tea ceremony, you don’t only watch and sip. You make something. Blending storytelling, a live demonstration and hands-on scenting, this experience lets you take part in the living tradition of Vietnamese lotus tea and leave with a keepsake you made yourself.

    Set within a calm and welcoming tea space, the gentle aroma of lotus and tea creates a peaceful atmosphere where you can slow down and connect with the quiet beauty of Vietnamese tea heritage.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIES
    • Ho Chi Minh City
    • Ho Chi Minh City, Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh, Vietnam

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    • 19 Đ. Hải Triều, Bến Nghé, Quận 1, Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh, Việt Nam | Our showroom is located directly opposite the Bitexco Tower, on the 3nd floor of a local apartment building at 19 Hai Trieu Street, Ben Nghe Ward, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City — just a 1-minute walk from Nguyen Hue Walking Street.
    • Quận 1, Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh, Vietnam