Artichoke Tea

Artichoke Tea in Da Lat: A Fragrant Experience from the Highland Flowers

Hello, I'm mr.hotsia. Today, I'll take you to experience an extraordinary tea in Da Lat, Vietnam, which is famous for its cool climate and is a central highland area ideal for growing cold-climate plants such asArtichokeor what I simply call "Artichoke Tea."

When strolling around Da Lat, you'll see artichoke flowers sold everywhere in the markets, and almost every local restaurant offers artichoke tea on the menu to try. What impressed me the most was the delicate aroma of this tea, which is different from regular green or black teas. Some places even have hot pot soup with artichoke flowers as the main ingredient, a local dish that is rare and quite expensive but worth the special taste.

Field Story: Artichoke Tea with mr.hotsia

The first time I took the cable car to see the view of Da Lat, I accidentally found a tea shop offering a sample of a certain tea. At first, I didn't know what kind of tea it was, but later I found out it wasArtichoke TeaI was very surprised because this tea has a fresh fragrance and a smooth taste, not astringent like many teas I've tried before.

Artichoke tea in Da Lat is not just an ordinary drink but also has health benefits because artichoke flowers contain cynarin, which helps reduce blood fat, lower cholesterol, and increase HDL lipoprotein levels that are good for the body without harming the liver. I felt like I was drinking tea and getting good nutrients at the same time.

Artichoke Hot Pot Soup: A Rare Dish You Must Try

Regarding artichoke hot pot soup, although it is a famous dish, I still find it hard to find a place with a good taste and affordable price. Many places charge about 400 Thai Baht per pot, which is quite expensive compared to local standards. However, the uniqueness of the soup using artichoke flowers as the main ingredient makes me want to come back and try it again next time.

Da Lat and Long An Province: An Interesting Context

Speaking of Long An Province, which is near Ho Chi Minh City and part of the Mekong Delta, I have also traveled there to experience the local lifestyle. Long An is a province with Tan An city as its center, where a river flows through, and there is a large shopping mall to escape the heat, including my favorite fried chicken restaurant, “Jollibee,” which is not as salty as many other places in Vietnam.

Although I did not stay in Tan An city because it is close to Saigon, traveling from Long An to Da Lat allowed me to see the clear differences in geography and lifestyle, making me feel that traveling in Vietnam is diverse and truly enjoyable.

Real Experiences mr.hotsia Wants to Share

I recommend anyone who loves traveling and trying new things not to miss artichoke tea in Da Lat. Besides enjoying a fragrant and beneficial tea, you will also experience the cool atmosphere of Vietnam's highlands, which is different from the hot and humid Mekong Delta area.

If you are interested in traveling to Da Lat or Long An Province, you can check out more information from my articles here.Long An Province, VietnamandLong An Province / long-anwhich will help you plan your trip more easily and experience the true essence of southern Vietnam.

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Watch the Artichoke Tea Clip from mr.hotsia

If you want to see the atmosphere of drinking artichoke tea that I visited myself, you can follow the clip here. I can tell you the aroma and taste of the tea are very intense.