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Vietnam West Lake 'Golden Flower' Lotus Green Tea

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Steep time
1–3 min
Recommended
Steeps
2
Recommended
Water temp
80°C
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Leaf ratio
Oxidation
Caffeine
medium
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Tip: start at ~95°C, then adjust down 3–5°C if it turns sharp.

An incredible rare tea produced on Hanoi's West Lake possessing a brilliant lotus aroma and taste! It takes in excess of one thousand lotus flowers to produce a single kilogram lotus green tea! It is this extremely laborious process which accounts for the tea's high price. The wild-growing green tea base is specially sourced direct by Hatvala from Fin Ho in Ha Giang. Tasting Notes: - Incredibly smooth- Brilliant lotus aroma and taste Lotus Harvest: Summer, 2019Lotus Origin: West Lake, Hanoi, VietnamTea Harvest: Spring, 2019Tea Origin: Fin Ho, Ha Giang, VietnamTea Variety: AssamicaTea Trees: Wild growingSourced: Specialist Vietnamese tea wholesaler Hatvala Brewing Advice:- Heat water to roughly 80°C/176°F- Use 1-2 teaspoons per cup/small teapot- Brew for 45-60 seconds Packaging: Resealable ziplock bag