Practical guides
Practical guides on edible bird's nest by Yến Sào Uyên Nguyên. Each guide has a quick answer, a table of contents, frequently asked questions and linked sources.
By: Đỗ Hoàng Quân, Director of Yến Sào Uyên Nguyên · Updated:
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Buying guide
Learn the types of bird's nest: raw, feather-removed, refined, nest feet; house vs cave nests; white, pink and red colours. Includes a comparison table.
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Preparation guide
How to double-boil bird's nest at home: soaking time, removing feathers, steaming minutes, when to add rock sugar and red dates, and how to store it.
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Preparation guide
How to clean raw bird's nest at home: tools, soaking time, picking out feathers and down, common mistakes, and when to buy feather-removed nest instead.
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Storage
How to store dried, soaked and double-boiled bird's nest: shelf life, refrigerator use, signs of mould, common mistakes and tips when buying Tết gifts.
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Buying guide
How to tell genuine from fake bird's nest by colour, brittleness, soaking, smell and swelling; why home tests only screen, and what to check when buying.
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Choosing a gift
How to choose bird's nest as a gift for parents, elders, teachers or your boss: type, box weight, price by budget, gift box, expiry date and message.
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A guide for purchasing teams
Corporate Tết gift checklist 2027 for purchasing and admin teams: Đinh Mùi Tết countdown, budget, cards, VAT invoice and delivery to multiple addresses.
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Tết 2027 gift order calendar in Gregorian and lunar dates: Tết Đinh Mùi on 6 February 2027, three company leave options, and counting back the order date.
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Corporate Tết gifts
Tet gifts for partners, clients and employees differ in purpose, budget, box size, card and timing. Includes notes on gifting to state officials.
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Corporate Tết gifts
Tet gifts for partners in 2027: timing by the Đinh Mùi calendar, in person or delivered, common taboos, 8 short greetings and a multi-address checklist.
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26 original Tet 2027 greetings for partners, clients, employees and suppliers, with card length, company-name printing and common mistakes to avoid.
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