{"id":1158,"date":"2026-02-06T02:53:46","date_gmt":"2026-02-05T17:53:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vietnam-gift.com\/?p=1158"},"modified":"2026-11-14T03:27:23","modified_gmt":"2026-11-13T18:27:23","slug":"vietnam-tea-souvenir","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vietnam-gift.com\/en\/travel-guide\/vietnam-tea-souvenir\/","title":{"rendered":"[Latest 2026] Tea for Vietnam Travel Souvenirs! Recommended Brands and Where to Buy"},"content":{"rendered":"

If you prefer tea over coffee and want to savor a tea you can only taste in Vietnam, why not choose Vietnamese tea as a souvenir?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This article focuses mainly on the Vietnamese tea brands you can buy and where to buy them.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Let's discover the appeal of Vietnamese tea and how to find the one that suits you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why Vietnamese tea is chosen as a souvenir<\/h2>\n\n\n
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Reasons Vietnamese tea is chosen<\/p>\n

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  • Abundant flavors rarely found in Japan<\/li>\n
  • A wide variety that's easy to choose from<\/li>\n
  • High quality yet reasonably priced<\/li>\n
  • Works for everything from small handouts to gifts<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

    Vietnam is one of the world's tea-producing and exporting countries, but the claim of \"6th in the world\" varies depending on the reference year, tea type, and whether production or export volume is being measured. Rather than judging quality by ranking alone, look at the growing region, processing method, and packaging.<\/strong>In Vietnam, there's a custom of enjoying tea daily, and it's not unusual for restaurants to serve tea in place of water.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    There are three main reasons Vietnamese tea is popular as a souvenir.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    • Distinctive flavor<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

      There are many fragrant teas rarely seen in Japan, such as lotus tea and artichoke tea, making for a souvenir with a special feel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      The fragrance of lotus or jasmine and the astringency of green tea are matters of personal taste. Don't assume \"it'll suit Japanese palates\" as a given\u2014use the strength of the aroma and the recipient's usual tea preferences as your guide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      The soft, gently spreading aroma soothes the heart\u2014perfect not only for savoring slowly on your own but also for gatherings with others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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      • A wide variety<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

        From flavored teas to health teas, the range is broad, and its appeal is that you can easily choose to match the recipient's taste.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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        • High quality<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

          Another reason for its popularity is that high-quality tea\u2014not just the cheap teas circulating on the market\u2014is easy to obtain. Tea leaves grown in highlands like Thai Nguyen and Da Lat are highly fragrant and prized for their quality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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          • Price<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

            Prices range from supermarket tea bags to loose-leaf teas from specialty shops. Since yen conversions fluctuate with exchange rates, compare by content weight, price per sachet, and the VND figure displayed. For souvenirs to give to many people, also check whether individual wrapping and ingredient labeling are included.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

            Types and features of Vietnamese tea<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
            Type<\/th>Characteristics<\/th>Recommended<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
            lotus tea<\/td>Gorgeous aroma \/ a sense of luxury<\/td>When you want to buy a distinctly Vietnamese souvenir<\/td><\/tr>
            Green tea<\/td>Fragrant, full-bodied flavor<\/td>Everyday use<\/td><\/tr>
            Jasmine tea<\/td>Crisp and easy to drink<\/td>Handouts<\/td><\/tr>
            Artichoke<\/td>A gently sweet health tea<\/td>Health-conscious<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

            Lotus tea<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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            Green tea blended with lotus flowers is one of Vietnam's signature teas. Tea made with lotus flowers harvested from Hanoi's West Lake (Tay Ho) is considered the finest, sometimes fetching 20,000 to 30,000 yen per kilogram.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

            The finest grade is made by repeatedly layering the \"flower core (stamens),\" of which only a tiny amount can be taken from each lotus flower, onto the tea leaves to transfer the aroma. It's distinguished by a unique flavor: at first you feel the firm astringency characteristic of green tea, and afterward a faint sweetness spreads.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

            Meanwhile, the types you can easily buy at a supermarket often have their scent cleverly enhanced, giving them a flavor that's easy to drink daily. With a soft floral aroma and a green-tea base familiar to Japanese palates, they're very well received as souvenirs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

            Green tea<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

            Vietnam's green tea is famous for the leaves produced in Thai Nguyen Province, the \"holy land of tea,\" about an hour and a half to two hours by car from Hanoi.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

            Whereas Japanese green tea is made through a \"steaming\" process, in Vietnam the mainstream is the \"pan-firing method,\" in which the leaves are roasted all at once in a high-temperature pan. As a result, the aroma stands out and you feel a firm bitterness and astringency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

            Jasmine tea<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

            Jasmine tea is produced in cool highland areas such as Quang Nam and Bao Loc, made by transferring the scent of jasmine flowers to fragrant tea leaves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

            Jasmine tea is a drink enjoyed for its fragrance and clean finish. Avoid language that promises digestive or relaxation benefits as if it were a pharmaceutical product, and if it is green tea-based, note that it contains caffeine. Its mild character makes it easy to incorporate into daily life, and it is popular as a souvenir that recipients can readily use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

            Artichoke<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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            Artichoke tea (Atiso tea) is a health tea that's a specialty of Da Lat, made by drying the flowers, leaves, and stems. Distinguished by a naturally faint sweetness, it's an easy-to-drink tea.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

            Artichoke tea is a beverage enjoyed for its toasty aroma and faint sweetness; the specific blend of flowers, leaves, and stems, as well as the presence or absence of sugar and flavorings, varies by product. It should not be consumed in expectation of therapeutic effects on liver function, lipids, or edema. If giving it to someone who is on medication, pregnant or breastfeeding, or has an existing medical condition, check the ingredients and let the recipient make their own judgment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

            Recommended Vietnamese tea brands you can buy at the supermarket<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

            Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi have large supermarkets such as Lotte Mart, Win Mart, and Aeon, and the tea section carries a surprising number of varieties. The advantages of buying at a supermarket are that it's easy to drop by during your stay and there's a large selection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

            Here we introduce some of the representative Vietnamese tea brands you can buy at supermarkets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

            Phuc Long<\/h3>\n\n\n
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            Phuc Long is one of Vietnam's most trusted tea brands. Beyond selling tea-bag tea, it runs a caf\u00e9 chain across all of Vietnam.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

            It uses high-quality tea leaves while keeping prices affordable, and is beloved by locals and tourists alike.<\/strong>You can enjoy various leaf types such as black tea and peach tea, so it's handy even as a casual souvenir for yourself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

            Cozy<\/h3>\n\n\n
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            Cozy is a popular brand you can easily buy at supermarkets too.It has a solid lineup of tea-bag types, with various flavors including lotus tea.<\/strong>Prices and product selection vary by store and season. Check the VND shelf price, number of packets, and whether individual wrapping is included, and only choose items that suit the recipient's preferences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

            Vietnamese tea you can buy at specialty shops<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

            If you're after high-quality tea, specialty shops and select shops are recommended.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

            Even at specialty stores, quality varies from product to product. Rather than deciding based on price or atmosphere alone, check the origin, producer, production date, tea variety, presence of flavorings, and storage conditions. This is ideal when you want to choose a special tea as a treat for yourself or as a meaningful souvenir for someone important.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

            [Nationwide] Lang Farm<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

            Lan Farm is a brand handling tea, coffee, dried fruit, and similar products. Do not assume that \"organic\" applies to all products across the board \u2014 check the certification labeling on individual items if needed. The number and locations of stores may change, so verify through official sources.It handles a wide variety of products beyond tea, such as coffee and dried fruit\u2014a convenient shop where you can gather Vietnam's main souvenirs all in one place.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

            For tea it carries a lot of artichoke, and products come in various forms such as liquid types and tea bags. Tasting is often available, so if you're unsure, try before you buy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n