What you don’t know about Vietnam cafe

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Have you ever heard of the unique flavor of egg coffee or rich-tasting cups of coffee for less than $1? These are all experiences you will have with Vietnam cafe – the world’s second-largest coffee exporter. In this article, we’ll help you to discover some fascinating things about Vietnam cafe.

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A brief look at the Vietnamese coffee market

History of Vietnam Cafe

To briefly review the process of forming quality coffee beans in Vietnam, 1857 was the first milestone for introducing the Arabica coffee variety. Then in 1908, two coffee varieties brought by the French were Robusta and Liberica. Over time, Western colonists were unsuccessful in making a profit from the tea variety, so they decided to cultivate robusta varieties in the Central Highlands. Since then, the typical climate of the high mountains here has become the largest coffee-growing area in Vietnam, with an area of up to 639,000 hectares. In particular, the land of Buon Ma Thuot in the Central Highlands has become famous when mentioning robusta in general and Vietnam coffee in particular.

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Vietnamese coffee-drinking culture

In Vietnamese culture, enjoying a delicious cup of coffee has become a habit of people at any time of the day. Vietnamese people also love the rich, passionate flavor of typical filter coffee cups at extremely cheap prices compared to foreign brands imported into Vietnam. With a price of less than 1 USD/cup, visitors can enjoy a very “Vietnamese” flavor in a cup of coffee. Vietnam cafe can be easily found on a sidewalk corner or at a street intersection with a small stall and a few plastic chairs. You will see older people enjoying this drink from early morning, that is the usual way that Vietnamese people start their day.

How much Vietnam Coffee is exported to the world?

Belongs to the top countries in coffee export, ranking second only to Brazil in terms of robusta production. Vietnam has exported to 80+ countries and territories, accounting for 14.2% of the global green coffee export market share. Furthermore, the proportion of roasted and instant coffee exports accounts for 9.1% of the market share, which is 5th rank after Brazil, Indonesia, Malaysia, and India).

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Traditional Vietnamese Iced Cafe (Brown Coffee)

Start your day refreshingly with a cup of filter coffee base and add a little condensed milk to create a passionate aroma. You can feel it right from the first sip with the bitter taste mixed with sweetness and the faint aroma of selected robusta beans.

Milk Cafe (Bac Siu)

With the option to add more fat and sweetness, Bac Siu is also popular with both locals and tourists these days. The ratio of milk to coffee will initially create a pleasant taste if you are not familiar with the strong taste of robusta flavour. Bac Siu can be served hot or cold depending on customer needs.

Coconut Cafe

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Recently, the Vietnam cafe trend from the Coconut Cafe drink from the Cong Cafe brand has created an interesting drink craze that tourists should not miss. Coffee will be served with ice-blended coconut milk. The sweetness and fatty taste from coconut milk will surprise you as soon as you try it. This kind of cafe is only served cold

Egg Cafe

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Don’t miss a cup of warm egg coffee – the quintessential combination in Vietnam cafe. Coffee will be served with a layer of creamy cream. The highlight of this drink is the light and creamy sweet egg cream made from whipped egg yolks. The rich taste and aroma of coffee will not leave any fishy taste here. Instead, there will be harmony in the sweet and bitter flavors.

Weasel Coffee

There is another one-of-a-kind coffee in Vietnam that tourists can enjoy, even though many Vietnamese people have never tasted this drink before: weasel coffee. According to the English name Kopi Luwak, weasel coffee is considered rare worldwide because of the process of forming this unique coffee bean. Palm civets are grown for their seeds, and weasels will eat these coffee beans. When entering the weasel’s stomach and intestines, this grain will be soaked with digestive enzymes to produce the final product, which is characteristic coffee beans with a charming taste and aroma. The original taste of coffee is still primarily retained, along with a rich, gentle, sweet taste, with a subtle smell of smoke and chocolate flavor. The class of weasel coffee is something you won’t find anywhere else. Therefore, don’t miss the special flavor of this type of Vietnam cafe.

Famous Vietnamese coffee brands

When coming to Vietnam, in addition to enjoying street-style coffees, foreigners can try coffee with more modern service and space. Here are some popular Vietnamese coffee brands you can visit:

HIGHLANDS COFFEE

The chain coffee brand with the most stores in Vietnam, Highland Coffee is a famous brand for its self-produced coffee beans. Since 2002, this brand has maintained manual coffee screening to bring quality coffee cups and is proud to be a Vietnam cafe brand with a stable number of customers.

TRUNG NGUYEN COFFEE

Trung Nguyen is the name for the beginning of the Vietnamese coffee market. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs selected the products of this brand as “Cultural Diplomatic Ambassadors”. Also, it’s the only coffee available on Vietnam Airlines flights. You can find Trung Nguyen’s G7 instant coffee products in major supermarkets worldwide.

THE COFFEE HOUSE

A brand that launched later but quickly gained the love of young coffee lovers in Vietnam is The Coffee House. The diverse space and menu with products from coffee and tea have helped the brand maintain its market share in Vietnam with many stores in prime locations.

PHUC LONG COFFEE & TEA HOUSE

Phuc Long’s dedication to product quality also helps this brand stand out. The unique flavors of tea and coffee bring an unforgettable experience to customers. Many people choose to return to this brand thanks to the unique coffee aroma created by the beans selected explicitly by the brand. Phuc Long also has many locations in big cities in Vietnam for you to enjoy.

Conclusion

In this way, you have more interesting information about Vietnam cafe with Ftrip. Don’t forget to enjoy rich, seductive cups of coffee during your trip to this S-shaped country! Follow us to discover more useful things about Vietnam and trips around Southeast Asia.

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Diep Van

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Email: diep.van@ftripvietnam.com

Diep Van

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Besides my unlimited passion for traveling, a professional tour guide for over a decade, I have been taking photographs since sitting at Hanoi of the University of Culture in the early 2000s. Photography started as a hobby but it was seriously taken due to my work relations and my significant passion for the beauty of our world, especially in Southeast Asian parts such as Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia, and Myanmar.

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