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Tea culture

Vietnam Tea Culture:

Tea is cultivated extensively in the north of the country, making Vietnam one of the world's largest exporters. The word in the Vietnamese language is trà (pronounced cha/ja) or chè. It is served unsweetened and unaccompanied by milk, cream, or lemon.

Traditionally tea is frequently consumed as green tea (trà xanh). Variants of black tea (chè tàu) is also widely used although frequently scented with Jasminum sambac blossoms (chè nhài, trà lài). Huế is renowned for its tea scented with Nelumbo nucifera stamens (trà sen).

In Vietnamese restaurants, including eateries overseas, a complimentary pot of tea is usually served once the meal has been ordered, with refills free of charge.

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Tea culture within Vietnam is very old and is home to some of the oldest living tea plants. Prior to French colonization, tea was produced for personal and local-market consumption. The first tea plantation was established in 1890 within the Phu Tho province and had great success. During the twentieth century, Vietnam saw a surge of tea production and began exportation around the world. This exportation included green tea, multiple forms of black teas, and special strains only grown in Vietnam. * (cite) In present day,.... (Mold to top sentence).