myanmar
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The true origin of Tea – Burma
While Chinese history books proudly claim tea drinking began over 3,000 years ago, the evidence tells a more complex—and tastier—story. In Myanmar, tea isn’t just sipped; it’s eaten, fermented, tossed into salads, and woven into daily meals in ways China never imagined. The famed lahpet—fermented tea leaves mixed with garlic, nuts, and spices—isn’t a culinary…
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The Devastating Floods in Southeast Asia
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Southeast Asia has a monsoon dominated climate and has always been prone to flooding. Recently, the frequency and intensity of flood events have increased dramatically. News reports have been exploding showing the impact of devastating floods. Millions have been affected across countries such as the Philippines, Myanmar, India, Nepal, Bangladesh, Vietnam, Thailand, and Pakistan. Torrential…