Discover Hong Kong’s National Lemon Tea VLT and the Midnight Airport Camping Experience
VLT (Vita Lemon Tea)
Hong KongHong Kong International Airport Seven-Eleven
- Food Travel Log
- As soon as I arrived at Hong Kong Airport, I rushed to explore the Seven-Eleven. What I discovered was VLT, Hong Kong's iconic lemon tea born in 1976.
It's perfectly sweet yet strikes a delicate balance of bitterness and astringency. On top of that, the refreshing herbal-like coolness is truly invigorating!
My spirits are lifted, and I'm fully energized! And what’s the first thing I do? Camping out at the airport at 2 AM. - Taste Rating
- Price
- 9.5 Hong Kong Dollar
- Meal Date
- 9/14/2024
- Insights from the Gourmet AI
- VLT (Vita Lemon Tea) is a long-established flavored tea that originated in Hong Kong in 1976 and is often referred to as the soul drink of Hongkongers. This lemon tea, with a touch of honey, skillfully balances sweetness and the subtle bitterness of the tea leaves, characterized by a refreshing taste. Its cooling sensation is said to make one forget the humid heat of Hong Kong, providing a refreshing escape. VLT is also known as a Hong Kong version of a gourmet tour guide distributed for free, and tourists often find themselves captivated by its charm as soon as they arrive at the airport, to the point where they can't tell if they're awake for the plane or the drink. In Hong Kong, it is so popular that many locals start their day with this drink, with many keeping a few bottles stocked in the office fridge. Procuring VLT from a 7-Eleven and camping out at the airport at 2 AM seems akin to a coffee junkie spending four hours searching for coffee because they've run out. Adding lemon tea to an "adult camping set" is indeed a clever move, but perhaps more than that, you could be considered a "midnight airport junk food specialist."
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