What is so hot about hand-pounded lemon tea?
Recently, hand-pounded lemon tea has been making waves on China's social network Douyin and soon after, this craze quickly spread to Vietnam, attracting the attention of food lovers.
This tea not only harmoniously combines the sour taste and gentle aroma of lemon, but also brings the light, slightly astringent taste of tea, creating a unique and delicious refreshing drink.
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The special thing about hand-pounded lemon tea lies in the new and interesting way of making it. Using a special type of lemon, often called Cantonese lemon or perfume lemon, which is larger in size and has a stronger aroma. First, the lemon peel is peeled and sliced into thin slices, then pounded in a pot with the strength of the bartender's arm. The strong pounding helps the essential oil from the lemon to release, enhancing the aroma of the tea cup. Then, add ice, sugar and tea to the pot, shake well to complete the attractive hand-pounded lemon tea.
Even the name suggests the unique way of preparation, the lemon must be pounded by hand so that the peel releases essential oils and the lemon juice is thicker than when squeezed.
Check out the best places to try hand-pounded lemon tea in Saigon
It is not difficult to see sidewalk lemon tea carts along the roads leading to the districts in Saigon, every night crowded with people standing in line, waiting to get a number to buy a cup of 'hot trend' hand-pounded lemon tea. But if you are looking for a place that has both delicious lemon tea and enough space for a gathering of friends, do not miss the addresses below.
Even though it was late at night, the line of customers waiting for their turn to buy hand-pounded lemon tea was still very long.
The Hideout Tea & Coffee
Address: 06 Yen Do, Binh Thanh District
The Hideout Tea & Coffee is a famous tea and milk tea shop on Yen Do Street, Binh Thanh District. The latest trend at the shop is hand-pounded lemon tea, a perfect combination of the sour taste of lemon and the aroma of tea, which has been added to the daily menu.
The Hideout Tea & Coffee is not only famous for its hand-pounded lemon tea but also impresses with the variety of toppings, especially aloe vera jelly, creating an interesting experience for customers. Hand-pounded lemon tea with many optional toppings is also the shop's 'best seller' recently.
Besides hand-pounded lemon tea, this place is also famous for many other drinks.
The shop is also known for its dedicated, enthusiastic staff, always ready to advise and help customers in choosing dishes. This not only creates a friendly atmosphere but also makes anyone who visits The Hideout Tea & Coffee want to return to The Hideout Tea & Coffee every time they have the chance.
Four Noble Kings 四季王 – SaiGon
Located in the heart of the city, Tu Quy Vuong 四季王 is an ideal space for those who love to enjoy delicious tea. With a classic design and gentle space, the shop attracts a variety of customers, from students to adults. Not hesitating to follow the trend, Tu Quy Vuong - SaiGon has quickly integrated hand-pounded lemon tea into the special list to meet the needs of customers.
The shop is not only a place to serve drinks, but also an ideal meeting place for people to interact and chat. The shop also has an outdoor area for those who do not like closed spaces or the smell of air conditioning.
You can enjoy fresh, fragrant glasses of hand-pounded lemon tea with the natural and bright atmosphere of the outdoor environment at the shop.
YaNinggg – Duck Tea Shop
YaNinggg – Duck Tea Shop is a familiar destination for many fruit tea lovers in Phu Nhuan district. In addition to the diverse menu, the shop also ensures quality with its own recipes to bring unique flavors to customers. Therefore, hand-pounded lemon tea at YaNinggg has attracted a lot of young people since its launch.
The quality of the hand-pounded lemon tea here is guaranteed through the use of Cantonese lemons, creating a unique aroma and perfect taste. What is special is that the price for each cup of tea is extremely reasonable, suitable for the budget of both pupils and students.
