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Tea stands as one of the famous specialties of Da Lat, enchanting numerous travelers to this sunny and breezy plateau. Particularly in recent years, the Da Lat Tea Culture Festival has been regularly organized, showcasing mountain teas to the world. If you ever have the chance to visit this beautiful city, make sure to indulge in the four famous teas of the highlands.
Green Tea
Anyone who visits Da Lat is mesmerized by the lush green tea hills stretching to the horizon. Green tea not only delights the eyes but also stands as one of the specialties of Da Lat, captivating countless international travelers. It would be a great loss to come to Da Lat without savoring green tea.
Experience the Essence of Highland Green Tea
Artichoke Tea
Artichokes have long been regarded as a symbol of the majestic highland region. Among the various products derived from artichoke flowers, such as preserves and extracts, artichoke tea stands out as a favorite, particularly among the renowned specialties of Da Lat known to travelers. Artichoke tea is made from the stems, roots, flowers, and leaves of the artichoke plant, offering a refreshing aroma and a distinct bitter taste unlike regular tea.
Da Lat's Artichoke Tea boasts a rich, distinctive flavor, making it highly sought after. It can be enjoyed daily as an alternative to green or black tea. As it has become customary for every traveler visiting Da Lat, it's almost inevitable for them to purchase a few bags of Artichoke Tea as gifts for friends and loved ones.
Lai Tea
Dalat is considered the land of flowers, so it's no wonder that Dalatians combine various types of flowers to create unique teas. Flower-infused teas not only benefit health but also appeal aesthetically and olfactorily. If you ever visit Dalat, you'll have the chance to enjoy different floral teas, but the most preferred is lai tea – a tea imbued with the fragrance of lai flowers. This tea is quite familiar to connoisseurs, exuding a gentle aroma.
Savoring a cup of lai flower tea is an exquisite experience. Slowly, the delicate fragrance seeps into you, allowing you to fully immerse in the intoxicating aroma of the tea. Lai flower tea is also quite challenging to make; the flowers must be picked when they are still buds and fresh, then brought home early for tea infusion. If the flowers bloom before the tea is infused, the tea won't capture the desired fragrance. It's the dedication and meticulousness in the processing that have made Lai Tea one of the specialties of Dalat.
Oolong Tea
Oolong Tea
Oolong Tea, just hearing its name evokes elegance and affirms the sophistication of its drinkers. Its production process is as unique as its name suggests. Before being dried, oolong tea leaves are exposed to sunlight to facilitate oxidation.
Oolong Tea comes in two distinctive forms: some are rolled into long, pointed leaves, following the traditional style, while others are rolled into small pellets, with a characteristic tail at the end. As a fermented tea, oolong contains plenty of minerals, promoting digestion and rejuvenating the skin. Before leaving on your Dalat trip, why not purchase a few bags of Oolong Tea as gifts for friends and family? It's a splendid idea.
