Tea for free time

September 04, 2023 - 09:53

Believe it or not, there are many places in the world where if you drink tea, you may well be enjoying the cool air from Việt Nam’s mountains. Shan Tuyết tea is a delicacy from the northern province of Yên Bái, and depending on the season, this natural brew has varied flavours. So popular, the tea is exported to many places on the planet.

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