- 40E Ngô Đức Kế - Explore a variety of coffee drinks and the fascinating stories behind them, including their history, some hands-on preparation, tasting, and comparisons between traditional and modern styles. Get tips and recipes to brew and customize these delicious drinks to your liking. This guide is informative yet concise, focusing solely on Vietnamese coffee without any commercial or specialty bias. While I don’t offer classes or formal teaching, you’ll gain an understanding of how different brewing methods and instruments scientifically highlight each style’s unique characteristics, beyond just following steps. Discover how coffee intertwines with and evolves alongside Vietnamese culture and identity. I encourage as many questions as possible, as I have learned a great deal from them, whether they are coffee-related or not.
Other things to note:
Currently, communication is only in English, but I am working on adding more language options.
- Tea and coffee
- Snacks
- 6 different coffee drinks and a special drink
During the activities, you’ll try 6 different coffee drinks (from pure black coffee to the most iconic ones with ingredients) and the stories / origins behind them. There’re always reasons, background situations connected to each of the drink. You will understand more about Vietnam history through the coffee tasting, as well as the people characteristics from different parts of the country reflexes on the drinks. Coffee is not just a drink, but how it’s much more important to us.
Hands-on brewing the coffee yourself. You’ll get to know How to use “Phin” (traditional Vietnamese coffee dripper), together with the methods to make the iconic coffee drinks of Southern & Northern Vietnam (the “Ca phe sua” - condensed milk coffee & “Ca phe trung” - egg coffee). You’ll be ready to make them at home easily with my tasty recipes/tips, an experienced QC / barista coach.
All in all, a complete picture of everything you need to know about Vietnamese coffee.
- The lab is spacious enough and have seats for kids/children waiting for their parents to join the activity
- Caffeine-sensitive travelers should consider how much they can consume (tasting only instead of finishing all the provided drinks)
- Vegetarian / Vegan / Halal options available. Please contact me in advance for arrangement
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.