Saigonese Organic Street Food

Sample a selection of organic teas while conversing with the woman that founded the company that produces them and then enjoy a vegetarian lunch. Upon arriving in Ho Chi Minh City – also commonly known as Saigon – you will meet Nguyen Thu Ngoc, who created Hatvala Tea, which sources its organic products in the Vietnamese Highlands. The teas are grown without fertilizers or chemicals to enhance their tastes and preserve their health benefits. As you will discover, the teas are extraordinarily flavorful and the stories behind their production are intriguing. The sampling may include a spicy black Jasmine tea, an elegant white tea infused with honeysuckle and a green tea that becomes salmon-colored during its complex roasting cycle. Similarly, your vegetarian lunch will be representative of the local cuisine. Although the menu frequently changes, it often features a pomelo salad appetizer and an entrée of oyster mushrooms steamed in a lotus leaf.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Meet the founder of an organic tea company and sample several of its unique teas.
• Gain an understanding of the benefits of organic teas and how they are produced.
• Enjoy a vegetarian meal that reflects the cuisine in Ho Chi Minh City.

HELPFUL HINTS

• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing.
• Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.