Chateau Mango and Lotus Tea

Outside our front door...

little sweetly scented miracles blow in the breeze

each time a lotus blossom opens to the sun.

They leave me breathless and have enticed me

to explore the health benefits of drinking lotus tea.

A combination of green tea and lotus leaves,

it is high in antioxidant compounds. It is known for it's

diuretic, astringent and calming health benefits.

Sounds perfect to me.

Blooming at Chateau Mango this week....

fragrant lotus blossoms.

My lotus tea of choice.. Trà Sen

found at An Phu Supermarket

Thao Dien, D2

Ho Chi Minh City

Vietnam

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