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What makes handmade lemon tea so popular?
Recently, hand-ground lemon tea has been taking China's Douyin social media platform by storm, and this craze quickly spread to Vietnam, attracting the attention of food lovers.
This tea not only harmoniously combines the sourness and delicate aroma of lemon, but also offers the refreshing, slightly astringent taste of tea, creating a unique and delicious refreshing drink.
The "portrait" of crushed lime tea that's been trending lately.
The unique aspect of hand-pounded lemon tea lies in its novel and interesting preparation method. It uses a special type of lemon, often called Cantonese lemon or perfume lemon, which is larger and has a stronger aroma. First, the lemon peel is grated and sliced thinly, then pounded in a pot with the strength of the person preparing it. The vigorous pounding helps release the lemon's essential oils, further enhancing the tea's fragrance. Finally, ice, sugar, and tea are added to the pot, shaken well, and the appealing hand-pounded lemon tea is ready.
Even the name itself reflects the unique preparation method: lemons must be crushed by hand to release the essential oils from the peel, resulting in a thicker lemon juice compared to squeezing.
Listing the best places to try hand-ground lime tea in Saigon.
It's not difficult to find street vendors selling lemonade along the roads leading to various districts in Saigon, with crowds lining up every night to get a number and buy a glass of the trendy, freshly squeezed lemonade. But if you're looking for a place that offers both delicious lemonade and plenty of space for a get-together with friends, don't miss the addresses below.
Even late at night, long lines of customers waiting their turn to buy freshly ground lemon tea were still very long.
The Hideout Tea & Coffee
Address: 06 Yen Do Street, Binh Thanh District
The Hideout Tea & Coffee is a popular tea and milk tea shop located on Yen Do Street, Binh Thanh District. The latest trend at the shop is hand-crushed lemon tea, a perfect combination of the sourness of lemon and the aroma of tea, which has been added to the menu daily.
The Hideout Tea & Coffee is not only famous for its hand-pounded lemon tea but also impresses with its diverse range of toppings, especially aloe vera jelly, creating a delightful experience for customers. Hand-pounded lemon tea with many customizable toppings is also a recent best-seller at the shop.
Besides handmade lemon tea, this place is also famous for many other drinks.
The cafe is also known for its dedicated and enthusiastic staff, always ready to advise and assist customers in choosing their drinks. This not only creates a friendly atmosphere but also makes anyone who visits once want to return to The Hideout Tea & Coffee whenever 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 tea lovers. With its classic design and tranquil atmosphere, the shop attracts a diverse range of customers, from students to adults. Not hesitating to follow trends, Tu Quy Vuong – Saigon has quickly added hand-ground lemon tea to its special menu to meet customer demand.
This cafe is not just a place to serve drinks, but also an ideal meeting place for people to socialize and chat. It also has an outdoor area for those who don't like enclosed spaces or the smell of air conditioning.
You can enjoy refreshing, fragrant glasses of freshly squeezed lemon tea along with the natural and vibrant atmosphere of the outdoor environment at the cafe.
YaNinggg – The Duck Tea Shop
YaNinggg – The Duck Tea Shop is a familiar destination for many fruit tea lovers in Phu Nhuan District. Besides its diverse menu, the shop also guarantees quality with unique recipes to bring one-of-a-kind flavors to customers. Therefore, the hand-pounded lemon tea at YaNinggg has attracted a lot of attention from young people since its launch.
The quality of the hand-crushed lemon tea here is guaranteed by using Guangdong lemons, creating a distinctive aroma and perfect taste. What's special is that the price per glass is very reasonable, suitable for both students and young people on a budget.
