☕ Types of coffee and cafe culture in Vietnam

Enjoy the Charm of Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City with Banh Mi

🇻🇳 Vietnam is one of the world's leading coffee producers.

Vietnam is the world's second-largest coffee producer. Cafés abound throughout the city, ranging from local street stalls to trendy establishments. Going on a "coffee tour" is one of the joys of traveling.

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🌟 Main Types of Coffee Available in Vietnam

1. Café Sua Da (Cà phê sữa đá)
• A Vietnamese classic, "iced coffee with condensed milk"
• A perfect balance of sweet and bitter, making it a popular choice among tourists.

2. Café đen (Cà phê đen)
• Black coffee without sugar
• Made with dark roasted beans, allowing you to enjoy the bitterness and richness directly.

3. Egg Coffee (Cà phê trứng)
• Originating in Hanoi, this coffee is made with whipped egg yolk and sugar topped like cream.
• A unique coffee that can be enjoyed as a dessert.

4. Coconut Coffee (Cà phê cốt dừa)
• A tropical flavor with the addition of coconut milk.
• Rapidly gaining popularity in Ho Chi Minh City and Da Nang.

5. Yogurt Coffee (Sữa chua cà phê)
• The unexpected combination of yogurt and coffee
• Refreshing and perfect for a hot day

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🏠 Vietnamese cafe culture
• Relaxing on small plastic chairs is the norm at local street cafes.
• Stylish cafes offer Wi-Fi and power outlets, making it ideal for resting or working between sightseeing.
• It's common for people to stay for several hours over a single cup of coffee, making these spaces comfortable for travelers.

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🥖 How to Enjoy Coffee and Banh Mi

In Vietnam, it's common to buy banh mi from a street stall or outdoor food stall and bring it back to your favorite cafe to enjoy.
The combination of crispy bread on the outside and fluffy inside with Vietnamese coffee is unbeatable!
We recommend this as a casual local experience to enjoy while sightseeing. Please note that some stores may not allow food inside.

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✅ Summary
• Vietnam has a wide variety of coffees and a unique cafe culture.
• We recommend trying different varieties, from the classic "Cafe Sua Da" to the unusual "Egg Coffee."
• Buying a banh mi at a street stall and enjoying it at a cafe is a truly Vietnamese experience.

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