Vietnam: Peeling the Doak tree to get water right away, an attractive specialty

The special thing about this plant is that the wine has a characteristic flavor that is "brewed" deep in the trunk. That is the wine Doak. For residents of Dak Plinh commune here, wine from the Doak tree is considered a premium drink that is hard to match. It is known that the beginning of January is the time when Doak trees begin to bloom, bear fruit and produce the most aromatic wine. According to the harvesters, when taking wine, they have to choose trees with a lifespan of more than 15 years. At this time, the roots of the tree have penetrated deep into the ground, absorbing nutrients from natural spring water, thereby giving off the characteristic sweet taste of the wine. Besides, the distance from the tree to the stream bank is also one of the factors that determine the deliciousness of the wine. In particular, the Doak trees that grow far from the stream will secrete less wine than usual, while the trees that grow next to the stream will produce a slightly acidic wine. ...