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'Bach diep' lotuses (literally hundred-petal lotuses) are a rare species found mostly in Hanoi. They are renowned for not only their beautiful look with many petal layers but also its use of flavouring tea. Enjoying lotus scented tea in a tranquil summer morning is an elegant habit of many Hanoians.
‘Bach diep’ lotuses (literally hundred-petal lotuses) are a rare species found mostly in Hanoi. They are renowned for not only their beautiful look with many petal layers but also its use of flavouring tea. Enjoying lotus scented tea in a tranquil summer morning is an elegant habit of many Hanoians.
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‘Hundred-petal’ lotuses show off beauty in sunlight. |
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‘Bach diep’ lotuses (literally hundred-petal lotuses) are a rare species found mostly in Hanoi. The blossoms have been planted in several ponds within the capital as outdoor studios for camera-friendly people and to produce lotus tea. |
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Sunrise is the best moment to capture the fullest beauty of ‘hundred-petal’ lotuses as the light that time is perfect for instagrammable photos. |
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During sunrise, ‘hundred-petal’ flowers look stunning in dimmed light and release a delicate scent. |
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Tea is put into lotus flower when it has just opened. During the time the tea is packed in the flower, the tea absorbs its scent. Tasting lotus tea freshly taken from buds by stunning ‘hundred-petal’ flowers is surely an unforgettable memory for anyone. |
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A set of lotus tea amid green nature |
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‘Hundred-petal’ lotuses show off beauty in sunlight. |
(Source: VNA)