Essence of Lotus

Our story

Rooted in tradition.
Made for your table.

Inspired by Vietnam's markets and the pho kitchens of the Pacific Northwest, we bring the flavors we love to everyday meals.

Since 1998A Northwest story
Vietnamese soulTraditional flavors, everyday ease
Made in the USABlended & packed in the Pacific Northwest
A bowl of noodle soup with fresh herbs and aromatic broth
A little comfort. A lot of flavor.

01 / Our inspiration

A beautiful bowl.
A simpler way.

Our instant broth pouches make a rich, restaurant-style bowl easy: add water, noodles and your favorite garnishes, without hours at the stove.

Find your favorite broth

02 / The craft

Honest ingredients.
Layers of flavor.

With chefs and food scientists, we build from a bone base, balancing sweetness and salt with aromatic spices until every element feels right.

Star anise

Ginger

Cinnamon

Royal shallot

03 / Made to be shared

From your kitchen.
To every table.

For street vendors, restaurant teams and home cooks alike, our broths bring satisfying Vietnamese flavors to the menu.

Find your flavor

Four broths.
So many ways to gather.

Explore our collection, from a delicate chicken pho to a bold, warming spicy beef soup. Each mix offers its own expression of Vietnamese flavor.

Beef Phở
Broth Mix

Traditional spices meet the depth of slow-cooked beef in a comforting pho broth. A layered flavor for a familiar favorite.

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Chicken Phở
Broth Mix

A gentler take on pho, pairing delicate chicken flavor with traditional spices. Savory, soothing and full of character.

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Beef Stew
Broth Mix

A hearty foundation with deep beef notes and fragrant spices. Made for the rich, satisfying character of Vietnamese beef stew.

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Spicy Beef
Broth Mix

Lemongrass, aromatic spices and red pepper give this Vietnamese soup its distinctive warmth. A lively choice for those who love a little heat.

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For our business customers

Bring Lotus
to your customers.

Looking to stock Essence of Lotus in your retail store, or use our broths in a restaurant, cafeteria or food outlet? Our wholesale program is the starting point for bringing the collection to your business.

Send an inquiry with your company name, location and type of venue. We can connect you with our national distributor to discuss wholesale pricing and your business needs.

Make a Wholesale Inquiry

04 / Our standards

Care in
every pouch.

Since 1998, we've blended and packed our products in the Pacific Northwest using ingredients from trusted sources and food-service practices. Shelf life reaches up to 12 months.

Origin

Pacific Northwest

Blended and packaged in the USA.

Ingredients

Trusted sources

A foundation of traditional ingredients.

Shelf life

Up to 12 months

Made with food-service practices in mind.

05 / Giving back

Good food.
Shared goodness.

We give 1% of our annual profits to charity, supporting the community we share.

1%
of annual profits
given to charity

Habitat for Humanity Vietnam

A safe home can change a family's future. Habitat works alongside low-income families in Vietnam to build, repair and improve their homes, helping create better living conditions.

Families take part in the work themselves. The approach brings communities together around the practical need for safe, decent housing.

Discover Habitat's work

PeaceTrees Vietnam

PeaceTrees helps communities address the lasting impact of war. Its teams remove dangerous unexploded ordnance and return land to safe, productive use in central Vietnam.

Working with Vietnamese partners, the organization also supports community-led education and economic development, helping children and families build a safer future.

Discover PeaceTrees' work