Cao Phong
Orange season
Cao Phong oranges are harvested gradually from September, with the main season around November. Juicy and great for fresh-pressed juice or fruit tea.
Seasonal Calendar
November: ripe oranges, golden wild sunflowers and the first cup of winter tea
The North turns crisp with cúc họa mi daisies and winter greens, the Central Highlands start picking coffee, Central Vietnam still sees steady rain, and the South slowly dries out. Welcome November with Nhà An, the way it's meant to taste.
Weather across Vietnam
Early winter, a different mood in every region
An old Vietnamese saying goes, “In the tenth month, night falls before you’ve had a laugh”: the tenth lunar month usually lands around November, when days grow short and the weather turns toward winter. Each region welcomes early winter in its own way.
- North: dry and crisp, with cold air arriving more often; Hanoi is in cúc họa mi daisy season
- Central: still rainy with flooding, and heavy rain in many places until the end of the month
- Central Highlands: start of the dry season, wild sunflowers in bloom, coffee harvest underway
- South: end of the rainy season, with more comfortable early mornings and late nights
Seasonal produce
November delicious in January
From mountain orange orchards to Central Highlands coffee farms, each season has its own treats; timing can shift from year to year.
Da Lat
Wind-dried persimmons (hồng treo gió)
In Da Lat, the wind-dried persimmon season runs until about early December. Chewy and richly sweet, they are lovely with a cup of hot tea.
North
Winter vegetables
Winter kohlrabi, cabbage and cauliflower start filling northern markets. Crisp and sweet, great stir-fried, boiled or in a vegetarian soup.
Central Highlands
Coffee harvest
From mid-October to mid-November, coffee regions across the Central Highlands enter their harvest one after another, lasting about three months.
New rice
New rice and new sticky rice
Once the harvest is in, a pot of new-rice is noticeably more fragrant and tender. Many villages hold a new-rice ceremony during the tenth lunar month.
Holidays this month
Days worth remembering days of November
Lunar dates are converted using the Vietnam calendar (UTC+7); for other years, use Nhà An’s lunar-solar date converter for a quick check.
- 10th day of the 10th lunar month
Tết Trùng Thập (Double Tenth), the New Rice Festival
In 2026 it falls on Wednesday, Nov 18; in 2027, on Sunday, Nov 7. After the harvest, many northern villages cook new rice as an offering to their ancestors.
- 20/11
Vietnamese Teachers’ Day
Officially observed since 1982, and falling on a Friday in 2026. A time for class reunions, handwritten cards and gifts of tea and cakes for teachers.
- Full-moon day of the 10th lunar month
Tết Hạ Nguyên and the Ok Om Bok festival
In 2026 it falls on Monday, Nov 23. The Khmer community of the Mekong Delta honors the moon, floats lanterns on the water and holds Ngo boat races, with lively crowds on the Maspéro River in Soc Trang (now part of Can Tho City).
- 23/11
Vietnamese Cultural Heritage Day
Marks Decree No. 65 on the preservation of antiquities (Nov 23, 1945). Hoi An Ancient Town and My Son Sanctuary, both World Heritage Sites, are close to Nhà An Hoi An and Duy Xuyen.
At Nhà An
Teas & bites for chilly days
Cold-season menus depend on each branch’s ingredients; here are a few ideas to order in store or brew at home.
Hot oolong milk tea
Oolong base brewed fresh every 4 hours, with fresh milk or oat milk and sweetness from 0% to 100%.
Ginger-lemongrass tea to warm your hands
Ginger and lemongrass simmered with a little honey or a slice of lemon; the Tea Dictionary has a detailed guide.
Orange fruit tea
A seasonal pick: new-harvest oranges over a light tea base, with less ice for cool days.
Roasted rice tea and chrysanthemum tea
Nutty roasted rice suits the new-rice season; gentle chrysanthemum makes for an unhurried evening.
Vegetarian mì Quảng on rainy days
At our Central Vietnam branches, a hot bowl of vegetarian mì Quảng (Quang-style turmeric noodles) suits those long drizzly lunchtimes.
Suggested activities
November at Nhà An
Once all 5 branches open, these are the get-togethers Nhà An would love to share with you in November.
20/11
Thank-you gifts for teachers
A box of oolong tea and house-made cakes with a handwritten card; best ordered a few days ahead.
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Class reunion
Class reunions at the Chatter Courtyard
A long table for 8–12 people; we host small parties of up to 30 guests, booked at least 2 days ahead.
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23/11
Visit My Son on Heritage Day
My Son Sanctuary is close to Nhà An Duy Xuyen; it’s still rainy in November, so check the forecast before you go.
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Late November
Save your holiday spot
Christmas and year-end parties tend to cluster in December, so reserve your spot from late November.
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Stay cozy and healthy in November
Choosing produce
- Oranges: pick fruit that feels heavy, with taut smooth skin and a fresh stem
- Wind-dried persimmons: choose soft, evenly colored fruit with no mold; store in the fridge
- Cabbage: tightly wrapped and heavy; kohlrabi: medium bulbs with tender skin
- New rice is moister than old rice, so use a little less water to cook it
Staying warm in chilly weather
- Add a light jacket for early mornings and late nights
- In dry weather, drink plenty of water and moisturize your skin and lips
- In the evening, choose warm drinks that are low in sugar and caffeine
- If you have a health condition, ask your doctor
Getting out in November
- Hanoi’s cúc họa mi daisies bloom for about 2–3 weeks, at their best mid-month
- Wild sunflowers and pink muhly grass in Da Lat look their best in November
- Central Vietnam still sees heavy rain and floods: check the forecast and have a backup plan
- Check the latest festival schedule before you set out
Quick questions about November
What fruit and produce are in season in November?
Oranges are in their main season, along with Da Lat wind-dried persimmons, northern winter vegetables such as kohlrabi, cabbage and cauliflower, and new rice after the harvest; the Central Highlands are in coffee-picking season.
When is the New Rice Festival in 2026?
Tết Trùng Thập, called the New Rice Festival in many places, falls on the 10th day of the 10th lunar month, which is Wednesday, Nov 18, 2026; in 2027 it is Sunday, Nov 7. Each locality may hold its new-rice ceremony on a different day.
What should I give my teachers on Nov 20?
A small, sincere gift is often treasured more than an expensive one: a box of tea, house-made cakes, a handwritten card or a class reunion. Nhà An plans to take orders for tea-and-cake gift boxes at branches that have already opened.
See you for this winter
Browse all 12 months of produce and holidays, or book a table ahead to get early news when Nhà An’s 5 branches open.
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