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A bamboo chair, a wicker chair, a bamboo table, a tray with tea utensils, and a potted plant. 1
A wooden table with various dishes and drinks, surrounded by greenery. 2
A traditional tea set with a teapot, cups, and a tray with various items like nuts and dried meat. 3
A traditional tea set on a woven tray with a teapot, a cup, and a bowl of tea leaves, accompanied by pink flowers and a red tag. 4
A traditional tea set with a teapot, cups, and a tray. 5
By Unique Bamboo Homestay
Free cancellation available
The previous price was AU$17 and current price is AU$13 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 2h 30m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation

Overview

  • Immerse yourself in the heart of Vietnamese culture with a delightful tea experience in Yen Bai. Over the course of 1.5 to 2 hours, a local host guides you through the rich traditions surrounding tea, from its preparation to its significance in daily life. Taste 2-3 varieties of Vietnamese tea, learn to brew it using traditional methods, and savour delicious local snacks while exchanging stories about family life and customs. You’ll even create your own tea blend to take home, making this not just a tasting, but a personal connection to Vietnamese hospitality and culture.

    • Duration: 1.5–2 hours of engaging cultural experience
    • Sample 2–3 types of authentic Vietnamese teas
    • Hands-on tea brewing session with a local host
    • Create your own unique tea blend as a souvenir

Activity location

  • Dinh Gia Trang Coffee & Homestay
    • 79/1 Ngô Minh Loan
    • Âu Lâu, Lào Cai, Vietnam

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Dinh Gia Trang Coffee & Homestay
    • 79/1 Ngô Minh Loan
    • Âu Lâu, Lào Cai, Vietnam

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Vietnamese Tea and Culture Experience in Yen Bai in English

  • Activity duration is 2 hours and 30 minutes2h 30m
    2h 30m
  • Opening hours: Mon 8:00 am-5:00 pm
  • English
Language options: English
Price details
AU$16.45
AU$13.16 x 1 AdultAU$13.16
Total
The previous price was AU$16.45 and current price is AU$13.16
20% off

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Drinking water
  • Inclusions
    Tea blending activity and small tea blend to take home
  • Inclusions
    Vietnamese tea tasting (2–3 types of tea)
  • Inclusions
    Local English-speaking host
  • Inclusions
    Hands-on tea brewing experience
  • Inclusions
    Vietnamese tea snacks
  • Exclusions
    Transport to and from the meeting point
  • Exclusions
    Personal expenses
  • Exclusions
    Additional food or drinks

Activity itinerary

Slow down and experience a meaningful part of Northern Vietnamese daily life with a hands-on tea and culture experience in Yên Bái. Welcome and Introduction: Begin with a welcome cup of tea while your local host introduces you to local tea traditions and why sharing tea is central to Vietnamese hospitality. Tea Brewing Workshop: Get hands-on learning how to prepare the teapot, measure leaves, rinse, control brewing times, and pour traditional Vietnamese tea. Tasting Session: Sample 2–3 different types of tea (such as local green tea or Shan Tuyet tea) and discover their distinct aromas and flavours, accompanied by simple Vietnamese snacks. Cultural Conversation: Chat with your local host about everyday life, village customs, family traditions, and local food. Tea Blending Souvenir: Finish by creating your own custom tea blend using ingredients like ginger, lemongrass, cinnamon, or jasmine to take home.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIES
    Dinh Gia Trang Coffee & Homestay
    • 79/1 Ngô Minh Loan
    • Âu Lâu, Lào Cai, Vietnam

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    Dinh Gia Trang Coffee & Homestay
    • 79/1 Ngô Minh Loan
    • Âu Lâu, Lào Cai, Vietnam

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