The best time for making lotus tea is from the end of May to Sept. when lotuses bloom over iconic West Lake. It requires a meticulous and time-consuming process to make the tea in a traditional way.

"West Lake's lotus receives the essence of heaven and earth, so it is more fragrant than lotus in other places," Suong said. A lotus flower in the West Lake can produce 10-12 grams of lotus anther, ...

Trần Thu Thủy lives in the West Lake area and has specialised in making lotus-scented tea for a decade. She often chooses half-bloom lotus flowers to infuse with tea as they have abundant anthers ...

What it's like to try the White Lotus afternoon tea at London's Four Seasons hotel An Asian-inspired menu mixes with English tradition for this latest brand collab, writes Vicky Jessop ...