Escape the crowds for a slow-paced cyclo ride through Hue's poetic streets to experience an authentic tea ceremony with rare royal-inspired teas and traditional sweets. Following this mindful awakening, savour a spectacular Hue vegetarian feast in a hidden garden.
HUE SPIRITUAL AWAKENING: ARTISANAL TEA, CYCLO & MINDFUL VEGAN CUISINE
• 08:00 AM/2:00 PM: Hotel Pickup & Scenic Cyclo Ride: A traditional cyclo and local guide pick you up at your hotel for a relaxing ride through the quiet, shaded streets of the ancient Citadel.
• Tea Ceremony at “Hiên Trà Nhị Độ Mai”: Step into a world of peace at a serene garden house for an authentic tea ceremony led by passionate local tea artists.
• The Experience: Discover the heritage of Hue flower tea, its royal influences, the art of brewing, and mindful tasting.
• The Premium Tea Selection: Savour three signature masterpieces crafted from premium Vietnamese Shan Tuyết tea combined with Hue’s iconic flora:
- HƯƠNG RIVER WHITE TEA (Trà Hoàng Mai Huế): A rare, exclusive masterpiece available only at Nhị Độ Mai.
- HUẾ LOTUS TEA - “Tiên Cốt”: A sophisticated blend of wild white Shan Tuyết tea and ancient white lotuses from the historic Tịnh Tâm Lake.
- Wild Mandarin-Peel Fermented Tea: Shan Tuyết tea naturally fermented with wild mountain mandarin peel.
Pairings: Served with traditional Vietnamese Mung Bean Cakes and assorted candied fruits.
• Hop back on your cyclo for a peaceful ride through Hue's scenic streets, heading straight to a hidden local restaurant.
• Hue Vegetarian Culinary Art: Indulge in a multi-course traditional Hue vegetarian lunch featuring plant-based dishes crafted like edible art:
- Va Tron Me (Royal Fig Salad): An iconic speciality once served to kings, featuring boiled local figs mixed with carrots, mushrooms, and herbs, served with crispy rice crackers.
- Hue Steamed Rice Cakes: A delightful trio of street food featuring Banh Loc (Flat Steamed Tapioca Dumpling), Banh Nam (Flat Steamed Rice Dumpling), and Banh Beo (Steamed Rice Cake).
- Vegetarian Hot Pot filled with fresh local greens/Vegetarian Noodles of Hue: A comforting main course with a rich, naturally sweet vegetable broth, packed with fresh garden greens, mushrooms, and tofu.
- Local Sweet Corn Milk: A refreshing, creamy bottle of corn milk to perfectly wrap up your vegetarian meal.
• Hotel Drop-off: Your cyclo riders gently bring you back to your hotel, leaving you fully rejuvenated in body and mind.