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Hanoi filled with scent of grapefruit flowers

Thứ Tư, 02/03/2022, 11:46

In these days of early March, when the cold is swept away and the sunlight has come, grapefruit blossoms are in full bloom across Hanoi's streets.

Hanoi filled with scent of grapefruit flowers -0 — Grapefruit trees that grow abundantly in northern Vietnam blossom in February and March and their flowers are brought to markets in Hanoi.

Hanoi filled with scent of grapefruit flowers -1 — Bicycles carrying the flowers with their white petals, golden pistils and deep green leaves meander through Hanoi streets and alleys, beautifying the capital and releasing their gentle fragrance into the spring air.

Hanoi filled with scent of grapefruit flowers -2 — According to traders, from the beginning to the end of March the flowers sell for some VND15,000-30,000 a bunch. The buds of the blossom are small, just the size of longan, but once blooming their fragrance travels a long distance and lasts for a long time.

Hanoi filled with scent of grapefruit flowers -3 — Amid the bustle of the new day, the hustle of the daily life, the enchanting scent of grapefruit blossoms draws passerby who might want to stop for a moment, just to breath in the gentle fragrance in the air. The flowers as well as the fruit itself have numerous other uses.

Hanoi filled with scent of grapefruit flowers -4 — Grapefruit essential oil is extracted directly from grapefruit peel, grapefruit or grapefruit flower without losing the natural nutrients of grapefruits.

Hanoi filled with scent of grapefruit flowers -5 — Grapefruit flowers are in full bloom for only a short time, usually for between two to three weeks, before they fade and start to produce fruits. Cold weather is usually considered the optimum weather condition for grapefruit to blossom.

Hanoi filled with scent of grapefruit flowers -6 — Grapefruit is also useful in blends to take the sweet or heady edge off oils such as ylang ylang, jasmine, geranium, tuberose etc. It not only smells good when blended with jasmine, but it also helps when used to improve resolve and boost confidence.

By TN

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