Discover Vietnamese tea culture in the heart of Ho Chi Minh City through a hands-on Lotus Tea Experience at Trà Việt – Tea Experience & Boutique, 19 Hai Trieu Street, District 1.
Located directly opposite Bitexco Financial Tower and just a short walk from Nguyen Hue Walking Street, this 60-minute English-guided experience takes place on the upper floors of a local apartment building. Learn about Vietnamese lotus tea, taste West Lake Lotus Tea, watch a live tea-making demonstration, and make your own lotus tea using a fresh lotus flower to take home.
Quick Overview
- Duration: 60 minutes
- Language: English-guided
- Price: $15 / person
- Location: Trà Việt – Tea Experience & Boutique, 19 Hai Trieu Street, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City
- Near: Bitexco Financial Tower and Nguyen Hue Walking Street
- Best for: International travelers, couples, solo travelers, families, and anyone interested in Vietnamese cultural experiences
- Experience includes: Tea tasting, lotus tea demonstration, hands-on lotus tea making, and your own handmade lotus tea to take home
- Review: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Ready to make your own Vietnamese lotus tea?
BOOK THE LOTUS TEA EXPERIENCE IN HO CHI MINH CITY
What will you experience?
The Lotus Tea Experience at 19 Hai Trieu is designed around a simple idea: instead of only hearing about Vietnamese tea culture, you get to taste it, watch it being made, and take part yourself.
Learn about Vietnamese Tea and Lotus Tea
Begin with an introduction to Vietnamese tea culture and the tradition of lotus tea.
You will learn about the relationship between tea and lotus in Vietnamese culture, discover how lotus tea is made, and understand why working with fresh lotus flowers requires patience and careful handling.
Taste West Lake Lotus Tea
The experience includes a guided tasting of West Lake Lotus Tea.
Tasting the tea before the hands-on activity gives you an opportunity to notice its aroma, flavor and character, while also learning more about one of Vietnam’s best-known lotus teas.
Watch a Live Tea-Making Demonstration
Tea artists demonstrate traditional tea-making techniques and the process of working with a fresh lotus flower.
Rather than simply describing the craft, the demonstration lets you see each step before trying it yourself.
Make your own Lotus Tea
The most hands-on part comes at the end.
With guidance from the tea artist, you will place tea inside a fresh lotus flower and make your own lotus tea to take home.
This is more than a tea tasting. You leave with something you have made yourself — a personal souvenir connected to your time in Vietnam.
Why choose a Tea Experience in Central Ho Chi Minh City?
Ho Chi Minh City is often associated with busy streets, cafés, markets and modern city life. A tea experience offers a different way to spend an hour in the middle of it all.
At 19 Hai Trieu, you do not need to travel far from the city’s main attractions. The venue is directly opposite Bitexco Financial Tower and close to Nguyen Hue Walking Street, making it easy to add a Vietnamese tea experience to a day exploring central District 1.
For international travelers, this makes the experience particularly easy to combine with sightseeing, shopping, lunch or an evening walk around Nguyen Hue.
A Hidden Gem above Hai Trieu Street
There is a small adventure before the tea experience even begins.
Trà Việt is located on the second and third floors of a local apartment building at 19 Hai Trieu. From the busy streets around Bitexco, you enter an older local building and follow the signs upstairs.
The contrast is part of what makes this location memorable.
Outside, Hai Trieu Street and the area around Bitexco are part of the busy center of Ho Chi Minh City. Upstairs, the pace becomes quieter and the focus shifts to tea, conversation and hands-on activities.
If you are looking for a cultural experience in Ho Chi Minh City that feels different from visiting another major attraction, this unexpected setting is part of the experience.
How to find Trà Việt at 19 Hai Trieu?
Look for No. 19 Hai Trieu Street, directly opposite Bitexco Financial Tower.
Trà Việt is upstairs, on the 2nd and 3rd floors. Follow the Trà Việt signs from the entrance and continue upstairs.
Because the entrance is inside a local apartment building, allow yourself a few extra minutes to find the staircase, especially if it is your first visit.
From Free Tea Tasting to a deeper Tea Experience
The Lotus Tea Experience is not the only way to discover Vietnamese tea at 19 Hai Trieu.
On the second floor, Trà Việt operates a Vietnamese tea showroom where visitors can explore different types of tea and enjoy free tea tasting before choosing what they would like to take home.
You can discover Vietnamese green tea, oolong tea, black tea, white tea, Shan Tuyet tea and lotus tea, depending on the available selection.
For travelers who are new to Vietnamese tea, tasting first is a simple way to understand how different teas can vary in aroma, flavor and style.
The experience can therefore begin with a casual visit to the showroom and continue upstairs into a deeper exploration of Vietnamese tea culture.
Tea and Vietnamese Souvenirs in District 1
Looking for a meaningful souvenir from Ho Chi Minh City?
Vietnamese tea is compact, easy to pack and naturally connected to the country’s food and cultural traditions.
At Trà Việt, visitors can explore individual teas as well as tea gift sets designed for bringing home to family, friends or colleagues.
You can combine your Lotus Tea Experience with tea shopping on the same visit — tasting Vietnamese tea, learning about it, and then choosing a tea or gift set that suits you.
For international travelers, it is a simple way to turn a cultural experience into something they can continue sharing after their trip.
How to add the Lotus Tea Experience to Your Ho Chi Minh City Itinerary
The central location makes 19 Hai Trieu easy to combine with other activities in District 1.
For example:
Bitexco Financial Tower → Nguyen Hue Walking Street → Trà Việt at 19 Hai Trieu → Lotus Tea Experience → Vietnamese tea shopping
Or visit Trà Việt between other stops in central Ho Chi Minh City:
Morning sightseeing → Lunch → Lotus Tea Experience → Nguyen Hue Walking Street
Because the experience takes about one hour, it can fit naturally into a busy travel itinerary without requiring a separate trip across the city.
If you are already exploring Nguyen Hue or the area around Bitexco, 19 Hai Trieu is a particularly convenient place to add a Vietnamese tea experience.
Who is the Lotus Tea Experience for?
The experience is designed for international travelers who want to discover Vietnam through something more hands-on than sightseeing.
It is especially suitable for:
- Travelers looking for things to do in Ho Chi Minh City
- Visitors interested in Vietnamese culture and traditions
- Couples looking for a shared cultural activity
- Solo travelers who enjoy small-group experiences
- Families traveling with older children or teenagers
- Tea lovers and people curious about Asian tea culture
- Travelers looking for a Vietnamese souvenir they can make themselves
- Visitors exploring District 1 who want a quieter activity between sightseeing stops
No previous knowledge of Vietnamese tea is required. The experience is guided in English.
The experience is designed for international travelers who want to discover Vietnam through something more hands-on than sightseeing.
Location and Experience Details
Experience: Lotus Tea Experience
Location: Trà Việt – Tea Experience & Boutique
- Address: 19 Hai Trieu Street, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
- Duration: Approximately 60 minutes
- Language: English
- Price: $15 / person
- Includes: Tea tasting, fresh lotus flower, tea for the hands-on activity, guidance, and your handmade lotus tea to take home.
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Trà Việt’s tea showroom is also available for visitors who would like to enjoy free tea tasting or explore Vietnamese tea and tea gifts without joining the Lotus Tea Experience.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the Lotus Tea Experience in Ho Chi Minh City?
The Lotus Tea Experience takes place at Trà Việt – Tea Experience & Boutique, 19 Hai Trieu Street, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City. The venue is directly opposite Bitexco Financial Tower and close to Nguyen Hue Walking Street.
How do I find Trà Việt at 19 Hai Trieu?
Trà Việt is located on the second and third floors of a local apartment building at No. 19 Hai Trieu Street. Look for the Trà Việt signs at the entrance and follow them upstairs.
What happens during the Lotus Tea Experience?
You will learn about Vietnamese tea and lotus tea, taste West Lake Lotus Tea, watch a live tea-making demonstration, and make your own lotus tea using a fresh lotus flower. You can take your handmade tea home at the end of the experience.
Can I make my own lotus tea?
Yes. The experience includes a hands-on activity where you learn to place tea inside a fresh lotus flower and make your own lotus tea with guidance from the tea artist.
Do I need previous tea knowledge?
No. The experience is suitable for beginners. The program is conducted in English and guides you through each part of the experience.
Can I visit Trà Việt without booking the Lotus Tea Experience?
Yes. The showroom on the second floor welcomes visitors who would like to explore Vietnamese tea and enjoy free tea tasting.
Can I buy Vietnamese tea as a souvenir?
Yes. Trà Việt offers a selection of Vietnamese teas and tea gift sets suitable for taking home after your trip.
How long does the Lotus Tea Experience take?
The experience lasts approximately 60 minutes.
Experience Vietnamese Tea in the Heart of Saigon
Some cultural experiences begin with a famous landmark. The Lotus Tea Experience at 19 Hai Trieu begins somewhere a little less obvious — behind a small entrance on a busy street in the heart of District 1.
Walk upstairs, leave the noise of Hai Trieu Street behind for a while, and discover a different side of Ho Chi Minh City through Vietnamese tea.
Taste lotus tea. Watch the craft. Make your own.
Then take your handmade lotus tea with you as a small reminder of your time in Saigon.
