Tea is not only a familiar drink but also an important part of the traditional culture of the Vietnamese people. Over the centuries, drinking tea has been preserved and developed, turning tea into a product that not only brings relaxation, but also symbolizes sophistication and hospitality.

For Vietnamese people, tea has always been a drink imbued with national cultural identity. In each space, time, and each social class, tea drinking has different nuances. But in general, it all shows the qualities of Vietnamese people who value love, respect, and loyalty; offering tea shows the host's warmth, enthusiasm, hospitality, and respect for visitors.
Vietnamese people can drink tea anytime, anywhere. When you are thirsty, you can drink it to cool down. After or while eating, you can also drink tea. When discussing work and sharing life, drinking tea is also indispensable. That is why tea is widely popular throughout Vietnam, with many distinct types of tea with unique characteristics and flavors. Below are delicious Vietnamese teas that you should try to experience the richness of Vietnamese tea culture.

West Lake Lotus Tea
West Lake Lotus Tea has long been famous as one of the most premium and popular teas in Vietnam. Produced by combining Tan Cuong young tea buds with hundred-leaf lotus flowers, West Lake Lotus Tea brings a pure and gentle aroma. The lotus flowers are picked early in the morning, only the lotus rice is used to infuse with the tea, creating an excellent tea product. The infusion process lasts from 7 to 10 days, with 4 to 7 infusions. The tea has small leaves, the sweet aroma of natural lotus flowers, a mild astringent taste, and a deep sweet aftertaste, bringing a feeling of relaxation and peace when enjoying.

Shan Tuyet Tea
Ancient Shan Tuyet Tea, famous for its origin in the mountainous provinces of the Northwest of Vietnam such as Ha Giang, Dien Bien, and Lao Cai, is a rare and expensive tea. The Shan Tuyet tea tree can be several meters tall and grows at an altitude of over 1,200m above sea level. The outstanding feature of Shan Tuyet tea is the white spots on the leaves, like snow, so it is called snow tea. Shan Tuyet tea brings a light aroma and a rich tea flavor, with a sweet aftertaste.

Tan Cuong Tea
Tan Cuong tea, from Thai Nguyen province, is famous for its characteristic aroma and harmonious tea flavor. Small tea leaves, neat tea petals with a dark green color, and a layer of white powder on the surface, are easily recognizable characteristics of Tan Cuong tea. The tea has a yellowish green water color, a characteristic aroma and a mild astringent taste, a sweet aftertaste, captivating the connoisseur.


Black Tea
Black tea is popular in many countries around the world, including Europe, the Middle East and Central Africa, with a strong flavor and distinctive color. Black tea is also called red tea because when brewed it has a red color, the intensity will depend on the level of oxidation during the fermentation process. Black tea can help lose weight, lower cholesterol, stimulate digestion and strengthen the immune system. In particular, black tea can be stored for a long time while still retaining its flavor. Currently, Vietnamese black tea is often combined with other herbs such as red apples, orange cucumbers, or mint to enhance the flavor and health benefits.

Tieguanyin Tea
Tieguanyin Tea, a famous Oolong tea, is known for its perfect combination of green tea and red tea. The tea leaves have a special shape, the aroma is like orchids and chestnuts, with a deep, bright yellow water color, beautiful like amber. Tieguanyin Tea brings a fragrant aroma and a rich, sweet tea flavor.

Non Tom Tea
Non Tom Tea from Tan Cuong, Thai Nguyen is made from the youngest tea buds, with a very meticulous process. The tea leaves are small, firm, and have a yellow-green color when brewed, creating a very fragrant young rice aroma and a mild but rich astringent taste. Non Tom Tea is often loved for its delicious flavor and sophistication in processing. The tea water has a color as thick as honey, with a long-lasting sweet aftertaste, creating a memorable feeling.

Jasmine Tea
Jasmine Tea, stands out with the gentle and delicate aroma of jasmine flowers. The tea leaves are infused with small flowers, bringing a sweet flavor and good health effects such as improving digestion and reducing stress. Jasmine Tea is often loved for the perfect combination of green tea and jasmine scent, helping to purify the body and increase energy.

Bach Long Ancient Tea – The Most Expensive Tea in Vietnam
Bach Long Ancient Tea, considered the most expensive tea in Vietnam, is an extremely rare product because there are only about 50-60 trees left and people can only harvest 2-3 kg of tea each year. This type of tea is harvested from ancient tea trees that are thousands of years old, growing naturally on the Hoang Lien Son mountain range at an altitude of 2,400 - 2,700 meters, and is worth up to nearly 700 million VND/kg (~$30,000/kg).