Vietnamese lotus tea (Vietnamese: trà sen, chè sen, or chè ướp sen) is a type of green tea produced in Vietnam that has been flavored with the scent of Nelumbo nucifera.
It is a specialty product of the Vietnamese tea industry and is consumed as part of celebratory events or festivals.
This is done through several methods, either by: These steps can be repeated multiple times to increase the floral scent in the tea leaves.
[1] In the case of higher quality teas, one thousand lotus flowers per kilogram of tea are needed to complete this ancient process.
[2] Many modern production tend towards flavoring or perfumes to scent the tea.