Fermented tea-leaf salad is the country’s favourite snack, served in every sort of culinary establishment, but head to a street stall to taste the best You won’t find a branch of McDonald’s or Burger ...

The last time I ate at Laphet was five years ago. I know because, of course, I’d posted a picture about it and I’ve just scrolled back through my Instagram to find it. Slightly tragic, but also highly ...

In isolation this week, I have retreated into a bubble, time out before I return to face the news from outside. I greedily soak in the familiarity of the view from the window, the things in the room, ...

YANGON: Myanmar is celebrating the Laphet (tea leaf) Festival from Wednesday to Saturday (Feb 11-14) in Yangon to mark Union Day, which fell on Thursday, highlighting the cultural, historical, and ...

Forget Red Bull. Whenever school exams rolled around, all Sherry Dung and her friends needed was a salad. Tea leaf salad, that is. The zingy appetizer served at Burmese restaurants around the Bay Area ...

You may be feeling a little weird about literally eating your tea leaves, especially if you haven't really exposed your taste buds to a whole lot of experimentation. Just know that the iconic Laphet ...