VI
EN
Hanoi has officially entered its "real" autumn, a season that the capital's youth have long awaited. The scorching heat of summer has given way to mild, cool weather. Gentle autumn breezes blow through, carrying the distinctive fragrance of milk flower blossoms, permeating every alley and street corner. The scent of milk flowers is not just a fragrance, but also a symbol of Hanoi's autumn, evoking beautiful memories and familiar people. The image of gentle Hanoi girls in white ao dai dresses, holding cups of coffee, strolling along streets shaded by milk flowers has become a familiar and beautiful scene in the hearts of many.
The intoxicating fragrance of milk flower permeates the streets, evoking special emotions in everyone. Some are captivated by the pristine beauty of the milk flower, considering it a symbol of Hanoi's autumn. They seek out ancient streets and quiet garden corners to fully enjoy its scent. However, alongside those who love the milk flower, many others find its strong fragrance bothersome, even causing allergic reactions. This contrasting sentiment regarding the milk flower has sparked endless debates on forums and social media.
Autumn arrives, and the fragrance of milk flower blossoms fills the streets.
The trend of milk tea combined with milk flower is booming.
Recently, the online community has been abuzz with excitement over the appearance of unique beverages: milk tea and mineral water flavored with milk flower. This bold combination quickly became the center of attention, attracting the curiosity of many young people. Many expressed skepticism and doubt about the taste of these products. "Milk flower milk tea? Milk flower mineral water? Just hearing about it sounds... strange!", one netizen commented. However, alongside the mixed opinions, many others expressed interest and decided to try it for a novel experience.
A unique creation featuring milk tea and mineral water flavored with milk flower.
The most surprising thing is that after the hype and expectations for a distinctive milk flower flavor, most people who tried milk tea and milk flower-flavored mineral water came to a rather unexpected conclusion: the milk flower flavor had almost "vanished." Milk tea with milk flowers, according to many reviews, had a strong tea flavor, no different from regular milk teas. As for the milk flower mineral water, the combination of the salty taste of minerals and the yogurt flavor created a rather unique experience, however, not everyone easily accepted it.
The image has left many people "haunted".
Creativity in cuisine seems limitless. Recently, a flower shop caused a stir online by introducing a truly unique combo: milk flower, sticky rice with green rice flakes, and coffee. All packaged in a transparent box, creating a miniature, eye-catching autumn scene. The combination of the rich aroma of milk flowers, the sweet and savory taste of sticky rice with green rice flakes, and the slightly bitter taste of coffee creates a novel culinary experience. However, it must be admitted that this combo is quite selective in its appeal; only those who truly love the scent of milk flowers can fully appreciate its beauty.
This unique combo is going viral on social media.
Although it was just a trend-following idea, the concept of combining milk flower, sticky rice with green rice flakes, and coffee in the same sealed container sparked considerable controversy. Many people argued that placing milk flower with food and drinks was a rather "unusual," even "bizarre," combination. They worried that the strong fragrance of the milk flower would "permeate" the sticky rice with green rice flakes and coffee, affecting the taste of these dishes. The image of sticky rice with green rice flakes and coffee "infused" with the scent of milk flowers became a hot topic of discussion on social media, with a wide range of conflicting opinions.
Currently, the autumn atmosphere is pervading the streets of Hanoi, and the milk flower is one of the clearest signs of it. The topic of milk flowers continues to receive much attention on social media and shows no signs of slowing down.
