August 28, 2009
by Cinnabar
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Vietnam has a vibrant cafe culture, centered primarily around the tradition of drinking Cafe Sua (Cà phê sữa) – a style of coffee distinctly Vietnamese. Coffee was not always important to the Vietnamese, of course, as coffee beans are not … Continue reading
April 10, 2008
by Cinnabar
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The exploration of tisanes, herbal teas and assorted infusions of not-tea inspired me to write about some interesting examples. Greek Mountain Shepherd’s Tea (tsai tou vounou) is the leaves and bud of the Sideritis syriaca L. plant. It is a … Continue reading
February 6, 2008
by Cinnabar
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Tea has been growing in northern Vietnam for over 2,000 years. The hilly terrain and ideal tea-growing climate are home to some of the oldest varietals in existence. Teas made from these plants have a character all their own. They … Continue reading