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Vietnam Holidays 2012; In Search of a Tea Drinking Nation Of the back of the First International Tea Festival, held in the Thai Nguyen Province in November of last year, Vietnam holidays 2012 will have a wide scope to indulge in the country’s thriving tea culture. Whilst it may not spring to mind as a country associated with tea, Vietnam has a tea drinking culture stemming back over three thousand years. Well respected for its medicinal and therapeutic properties, it features as an everyday part of the Vietnamese lifestyle, and has an important social function. For Vietnam holidays 2012 with a twist, why not indulge yourself in this most quaint of traditional pastimes. The Customs of Vietnamese Tea Culture Tea drinking in Vietnam is a sophisticated ritual which plays an integral role in all aspects of daily life, from business to religion. Vietnam holidays 2012 can experience this culture first hand with an organised tea course, in which a knowledgeable host will prepare and serve you with freshly brewed tea. According to Vietnamese culture, even the choosing of the teapot and tea cups is significant, as they must match the tea to be brewed. During these courses, the tea is the main topic of conversation, with guests discussing taste and aroma. On a spiritual level, tea drinking in Vietnamese culture has four levels described in four words: Hoa, Kinh, Thanh and Tich. Hoa relates to peace, Kinh signifies respect for elders and loved ones, Thanh refers to tranquilty and Tich, to leisure. The tea itself is also seen to represent the country’s sense of being, the bitterness representing the hard working ethos of the Vietnamese people, while the sweet aftertaste reflects their spiritual souls. As a pastime that strongly opposes the images of violence and wartime, Vietnam holidays 2012 can help promote the country’s tea drinking culture, demonstrating the peaceful nation as it now stands. Tea and Romance on Vietnam Holidays 2012 Instilling Vietnam holidays 2012 with a drop of romance are the devoted tea makers that spend moonlight nights gliding across lakes and ponds in search of lotus flowers in bloom. The ancient and timeless process of making lotus tea requires the flowers to be carefully opened, ensuring no damage is done to the petals, filled with green tea and tied shut. Over night, the lotus scent infuses the tea, and the morning dew of the lotus leaves provides enough liquid to enjoy a fresh cup. In an age of an increasing on the go coffee culture, slow down and enjoy the moment with tea making tours on Vietnam holidays 2012 .
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