Year-end
Oranges, pomelos, tangerines
Citrus ripens just before Tết and is often chosen for the five-fruit tray. Great eaten fresh or turned into fruit tea.
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January: ripe strawberries, pink tangerines and a cup of tea to open the spring
The North shivers, the South basks in dry sunshine, and Da Lat blooms with cherry blossoms and strawberries. January is also when families start shopping for Tết. Welcome the new year the right way with Nhà An.
Weather across Vietnam
Early in the year, each region keeps its own pace
January is usually the coldest month in the North, while the South settles into dry, comfortable days. Travel from north to south and you might need a warm coat and a light shirt in the same trip.
- North: the coldest of the year, with cold snaps and drizzle late in the month
- Central: cool and crisp, with scattered rain
- Central Highlands: dry season, chilly nights and early mornings, especially in Da Lat
- South: dry season, sunny days and mild mornings and evenings
Seasonal produce
January delicious in January
Fruit and vegetables are at their best at year’s end; timing can shift by a few weeks depending on the region and the weather.
Dong Thap
Lai Vung pink tangerines
A specialty of Lai Vung that peaks in the last weeks of the lunar year. Tết 2027 falls in early February, so the tangerines usually flood in from late January.
Da Lat
Highland strawberries
Da Lat strawberries fruit almost year-round, but the cool season around Tết brings plenty of berries that are gently sweet with a light tartness. Lovely with tea and cream cake.
North
Winter vegetables
Kohlrabi, cabbage, cauliflower, radishes and carrots turn crisp and sweet in the cold. Perfect for soups, stir-fries and vegetarian braises.
Holidays this month
Days worth remembering in January
Lunar dates are converted using the Vietnamese calendar (UTC+7) for 2027. For other years, check them with a solar-lunar calendar converter.
- 1/1
New Year’s Day
A Friday in 2027. Some cities hold countdown parties and fireworks; check local announcements.
- 9/1
Vietnam Students’ Traditional Day
A Saturday in 2027. A good occasion to meet old classmates and remember your school days.
- 1st of the 12th lunar month
The twelfth lunar month begins
Friday, Jan 8 in 2027. From here, households start cleaning and shopping for Tết bit by bit.
- Full moon of the 12th lunar month
The last full moon of the year
Friday, Jan 22 in 2027. Many families visit pagodas and eat vegetarian on full-moon days.
- 23rd of the 12th lunar month
Kitchen Gods Day
Saturday, Jan 30 in 2027. Vietnamese families make offerings to send the Kitchen Gods up to heaven and release carp, opening the countdown to Tết.
At Nhà An
Teas & bites for Tết shopping season
Seasonal items depend on each branch’s suppliers; here are a few ideas to order in-store or brew at home.
Hot wood-fired roasted oolong
Warm roasted aroma and a sweet finish, ideal for chilly days. Pair it with baked goods available from 5 a.m., or choose Cloud cream milk oolong with oat milk.
Strawberry fruit tea
Seasonal Da Lat strawberries on a light tea base, with sugar level from 0 to 100%.
Homemade ginger tea
Ginger simmered with a little honey or a slice of lemon for chilly evenings. The recipe is in our Tea Dictionary.
Vegetarian dishes for chilly days
Mì Quảng chay (vegetarian Quang-style noodles) at the Central branches and hủ tiếu Nam Vang chay (vegetarian Phnom Penh-style noodle soup) at Binh Thanh; broths simmered from vegetables, no MSG.
Suggested activities
January at Nhà An
Once our 5 branches open, these are the moments Nhà An would love to share with you.
New Year
Countdown with Nhà An
Nhà An plans to be open 24/7, even on Tết holidays, so you can stay and welcome the new year. Music nights and countdown details will be announced later.
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Photography
Áo dài for Tết
Áo dài photo sets with peach blossoms, apricot blossoms and calligraphy couplets are planned to open as Tết approaches.
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Tết gifts
Oolong tea & candied fruit gift box
Gift ideas for family and business partners. Details will be announced at opening.
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Cold days
Nhà An Cozy Corner
Sofa, warm lights, bookshelves and light blankets: a place to read and listen to the rain with a hot cup of tea.
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Shop for Tết at an easy pace, stay warm in January
Choosing produce
- Pick oranges and pomelos that feel heavy, with taut skin and fresh stems
- Pick strawberries that are evenly red with green caps and no bruises; eat within 1–2 days
- Choose firm kohlrabi bulbs and tightly packed, heavy cabbages
Staying warm
- Keep your neck, hands and feet warm on early mornings and late nights
- In dry weather, drink plenty of water and moisturize your skin and lips
- If you have a health condition, ask your doctor
Trips in January
- Da Lat has cherry blossoms, but early mornings are very cold
- Moc Chau has plum and apricot blossoms from late in the year to early spring, depending on the year
- Mountain roads in the North get slippery during cold snaps; go slowly and pack warm clothes
Quick questions about January
What fruit and produce are in season in January?
Oranges, pomelos, Lai Vung pink tangerines, Da Lat strawberries and winter vegetables in the North. Close to Tết you will also find sticky rice, mung beans, dong leaves and banana leaves for wrapping bánh chưng (square sticky rice cakes).
When is Lunar New Year (Tết Nguyên Đán) in 2027?
The first day of Tết 2027 is Saturday, Feb 6, 2027. The twelfth lunar month that year has only 29 days, so New Year’s Eve is Friday evening, Feb 5. In 2028, the first day of Tết is Wednesday, Jan 26, 2028, so the Tết shopping season runs from late December 2027 through most of January 2028.
When is Kitchen Gods Day in 2027?
The 23rd of the 12th lunar month in 2027 falls on Saturday, Jan 30, 2027. For other years, use Nhà An’s solar-lunar calendar converter.
Will Nhà An be open on New Year’s Day?
Nhà An plans to be open 24/7 at all 5 branches, including holidays and Tết, once we open. The opening date will be announced on our website and on Zalo.
Start the new year with a cup of tea
See all 12 months of produce and holidays. The opening date of our 5 Nhà An branches will be announced on our website and on Zalo.
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