Vietnam · COFFEE EXPERIENCES
Egg coffee, coconut coffee, salt coffee, and a robusta habit older than most of the cafes serving it. The 15 below compare tastings, roasteries and brewing classes on price and how many cups you get through.
In a lantern-filled Hoi An workshop, guides Tan and Le lead you through Vietnamese coffee culture, from dark-roasted beans and Phin filters to egg, salt, coconut, black, and white coffee. You make and taste five drinks in a small group, with tea, cookies, recipes, and a take-home gift included.
“A must do activity! It was so informative and we laughed so much thanks to the host!”
In a quiet Indochine-style villa, coffee trainers such as Pa, Piey, Maxie, Trung, and Stuart guide you through Vietnamese coffee history, beans, tools, and six brews. You make phin, egg, coconut, condensed-milk, pour-over, and cocktail-style coffee, with pastries, local snacks, and liquor tastings included.
“Very fun and informative. Sam was knowledgeable and entertaining. Learnt a lot about coffee and culture, would definitely recommend.”
At Local Beans Roastery, baristas such as Val, Lin, Luka, and Giang guide you through Vietnam’s coffee culture and six drinks, including phin, brown, salt, egg, coconut, and coffee cocktail. You’ll taste each cup, learn the brewing method, sample rice wine, and leave with recipes. Old Quarter pickup is available.
“I had such an amazing experience. Luka is professional and extremely knowledgeable. The class was very organized, informative, and helpful. We learned the three most known coffee recipes in Vietnam and the company has the products available for purchase so you can make it at home. Highly recommended.”
At a Hanoi coffee workshop, guides such as Lin, Val, Phil, Giang, and Jessica lead you through coffee history, roasting, brewing, and six local drinks. You will make salt coffee, egg coffee, coconut coffee, brown coffee, pour-over coffee, and a signature coffee cocktail, then take home recipes and digital coffee books.
“I had a great time here, my guide Valerie was amazing, knew so much about all the coffee, their origins and methods. i learnt a lot and had some great coffee. can't recommend this enough. one of the more fun and unique things ive done in Hanoi”
Leave Hoi An at 5:30 am for My Son Sanctuary, where a small group and English-speaking guide such as Linh, Van, or Han help explain the Champa temples. Ride buggies to the site, explore for about two hours, then enjoy Quang noodles, local mochi, fruit, and coffee or tea. Tickets cost extra.
“This was a great tour, a lot of information and the guide was very nice and knowledgable. It was also great to see the site and then go to the Champa museum in Da Nang later (not part of the tour). The early morning tour meant that there Read more”
At a small, family-run class in Hoi An, you’ll learn how French influence shaped Vietnamese coffee, then prepare five styles: phin black coffee, white coffee, Hue salt coffee, coconut coffee, and Hanoi egg coffee. English-speaking instructors guide you through each recipe, with a Vietnamese phin filter included to take home.
“Easy to follow as all the necessary items are prepared ahead. Instructions was clear and patience with explainations.”
Spend three hours walking Hanoi’s Old Quarter with an English-speaking guide such as Phoenix, Jelly, Alex, or Lisa. Stop at family-run food shops for 4 to 6 local dishes, including banh mi, beef noodle salad, sticky rice ice cream, and egg coffee. Expect friendly conversation, busy streets, cultural stories, and practical food tips.
“The tour was outstanding—both informative and fun. The host was incredibly knowledgeable and hospitable, making the experience even more enjoyable. The other tourists were engaging and delightful, adding to the overall atmosphere. I highly recommend this tour for anyone looking for a memorable and enriching experience.”
Meet Jolie’s team at 10 Trần Quốc Toản for Vietnamese coffee, a local market walk, and hands-on cooking at a family home. Guides such as Rosie, Lan, Hanna, Lucy, Kelly, and Blue help with four traditional dishes. The class suits food lovers, couples, and small groups, with vegetarian options available by request.
“This was such a fun way to connect to the Vietnamese culture, language, learn about their food and how to cook it! We had so much fun with Hanna and Lucy and can’t wait to come back. The market was a fun experience to learn about new foods. If you are in Da Nang, do this cooking class! Come hungry.”
At Lacàph Coffee Experiences Space in District 1, you’ll learn to brew three Vietnamese coffees using a traditional phin filter. Instructors such as Quan, Noah, Julie, Giao, and Kieu guide you through coffee culture, recipes, and tasting. Morning and afternoon sessions suit most schedules, with drinks, tea, snacks, recipes, and a completion certificate included.
“Giao was awesome. She made a very clear power point and presentation about the coffee and its history. She was a great teacher who gave very clear instructions and encouraged us to have fun. I highly recommend this workshop to anyone who wants to learn more about Vietnam through its coffee culture.”
At Rose Kitchen Cooking Class in Hanoi, you cook one dish such as phở, bún chả, bánh xèo, or spring rolls with a local English-speaking Culture Storyteller. Simon, also known as Tín, may lead the class, which includes herbal tea, cultural stories, one coffee, luggage storage, and a peaceful villa setting.
“Our chef Simon was great! What a cool guy with so much international life and cooking experience! We enjoyed every second of it!”
At Cafe Minh in Hanoi’s Old Quarter, an English-speaking teacher guides you through egg coffee and other Vietnamese styles in about an hour. You prepare the ingredients yourself, learn the coffee culture behind each drink, and leave with a small gift. Class hosts named Iris, Ha, and Jen have been praised for their friendly, engaging instruction.
“Our coffee class experience was outstanding. It began with a delightful tea and snack reception. We gained hands-on knowledge of crafting distinctive coffee varieties, such as bhin, egg, salt, and coconut coffee. I definitely recommend signing up for the class.”
Leave Hoi An around 5:30 to 6:00 am for My Son Sanctuary, where an English-speaking guide such as Lee, Thao, or Annie explains the Champa Kingdom and temple ruins. You get about two hours at the site, then stop at a local café for banh mi and Vietnamese coffee. Small groups, hotel pickup, and a $18 price make this a practical half-day outing.
“Today was very hot. The early departure was great, and we would have happily departed earlier to enjoy cooler morning temperatures or even the My Son for sunrise.”
At Lacàph Coffee Experiences Space, you’ll learn how Vietnamese coffee developed, roast a small batch of Phin Blend, and brew two Lacàph coffees with a guide such as Sui, Abby, Joey, or Vi. Expect short films, hands-on demonstrations, sweets, and a comfortable café setting.
“This surpassed our expectations. Learn about Vietnamese coffee and culture in a comfortable, upmarket café. Our host Vi was super friendly and knowledgable. Definitely arrive un caffeinated because you will absolutely be buzzing afterwards. The treats alongside the coffee were delicious, especially the cocoa cashews.”
At Trí Long Coffee in central Hoi An, an English-speaking barista guides you through Vietnam’s coffee culture, roasting, and two hands-on drinks. Choose from phin, egg, coconut, or salt coffee, then enjoy what you make. The small class suits beginners, and some sessions include recipes or a completion certificate.
“We really enjoyed this coffee making class! Was able to make all the different types of coffees that we wanted to and learnt all the different history behind them! Great experience!”
Spend about 2.5 hours walking from St. Joseph’s Cathedral through Hanoi’s French Quarter to Hoan Kiem Lake and the Pharmacy University. Guides such as Mina, Thea, Pinky, Vu, and Cong explain the area’s past and present, with coffee, tea, and ice cream included. Groups are capped at 10 people.
“St. Joseph Cathedral. The French architecture and homes converted to coffee shops. The story telling from our guide Vu was so informative and interesting. Trying egg coffee was a delightful experience. Seeing the Metropole Hotel and the museum inside was a treat! Vu Chen is an excellent guide who is knowledgeable and patient as we are a group log seniors!”
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