Lesson 3 of 9 · Knowing the base teas

Shan Tuyet Green Tea

Woody and wild honey aroma, astringent at first, turning deeply sweet

Vietnamese name on the menu and cup label: Mộc Trà Shan Tuyết.

What this drink is

A Shan Tuyết tea base, picked from ancient tea trees in the high mountains. Keeps the natural aroma of the tea leaf itself, with no added floral scenting.

Remember this so you never mix it up

Take this with you. The STRONGEST and MOST EXPENSIVE tea on the menu. Clearly astringent on the tip of the tongue before it turns sweet. Woody and wild honey notes, no floral aroma at all.

Telling the guest

Wood, wild honey and the mineral character of the high mountains. A light astringency opens, then turns into a deep, warm sweet finish.

Who it suits

• Long-time tea drinkers
• Guests who like a strong, full-bodied taste
• Guests who want to stay alert

If a guest says it is astringent, explain that this is the true character of ancient-tree tea and invite them to wait for the aftertaste. If it is still not for them, switch the drink, don't try to convince them.