08:30 – 08:45 (14:00 – 14:15): Hotel pick-up
Our guide will pick you up at your hotel in Hoi An and transfer you to a local coffee workshop.
Upon arrival, enjoy a warm welcome and an introduction to Vietnam’s rich coffee traditions.
08:45 – 09:30 (14:15 – 15:00): Introduction to Vietnamese coffee culture
Begin the experience by exploring the history and development of coffee in Vietnam.
Topics include:
The arrival of coffee during the French colonial period.
The growth of Vietnam as one of the world's largest coffee producers.
The role of coffee in Vietnamese daily life.
Differences between Vietnamese coffee and Western coffee cultures.
The importance of cafés as social and cultural spaces.
09:30 – 10:15 (15:00 – 15:45): Discover traditional Vietnamese coffee styles
Learn about several popular Vietnamese coffee varieties and brewing techniques, including:
Traditional Vietnamese black coffee (Cà Phê Đen)
Vietnamese coffee with condensed milk (Cà Phê Sữa Đá)
Coconut coffee
Salt coffee
Egg coffee (Cà Phê Trứng)
Taste different coffee styles while learning about the ingredients and preparation methods.
10:15 – 11:30 (15:45 – 17:00): Hands-on coffee making workshop
Under the guidance of a local coffee expert, prepare your own Vietnamese coffee using traditional phin filters.
The highlight of the workshop is making Vietnamese Egg Coffee, a rich and creamy specialty that originated in Hanoi and has become one of Vietnam’s most famous coffee drinks.
Participants will:
Learn proper brewing techniques.
Understand coffee extraction methods.
Prepare and decorate their own beverages.
Enjoy the coffee they create.
This interactive session allows you to gain practical skills that can easily be recreated at home.
11:30 – 12:00 (17:00 – 17:30): Coffee tasting and cultural exchange
Conclude the experience by enjoying your freshly prepared coffee while engaging in conversation with your local instructor.
Take this opportunity to ask questions about Vietnamese culture, daily life, and coffee traditions.
After the workshop, transfer back to your hotel.
End of services.