Vietnamese Coffee Culture: Why It
Have you noticed that it seems you cannot escape a café, on every corner of Vietnam, with small stools, with slow-dripping filters, and that sweet scent?
It is not a drink here. It is a lifestyle. It is how someone starts their day, it is a place where people meet their friends, and it is a place where you can take time for yourself.
Join me and VIET DOVE Travel on a personal journey through this bold and beautiful culture.
The Origins of Vietnamese Coffee: From France to the Central Highlands
A Colonial Beginning
Vietnam's appreciation for coffee stretches way back to 1857, when a French missionary brought the first Arabica plant to the country. The early 20th century saw it grow widely, particularly in the Central Highlands.
Robusta and Vietnam’s Rise in Global Coffee
Then came Robusta: stronger, bolder, and a perfect partner for Vietnam's soil. Since 2000, Vietnam has consistently been the world's second-largest coffee producer and the top exporter of Robusta.
The New Era: Organic and Specialty Coffee
Vietnamese coffee farmers are now shifting their focus towards organic and premium coffee and are creating richer flavours and more profound experiences for both locals and visitors.
How Vietnamese People Enjoy Coffee Every Day
Coffee isn't about rushing out and making the meeting with the bus - coffee is about sitting, slowing down, and enjoying the moment.
The Phin Filter: A Symbol of Slow Living
The traditional phin filter brews coffee one drip at a time. Locals wait, because that is the point. That quiet moment is where thoughts settle and calm returns.
Coffee Moments: For Solitude, Connection, and Reflection
Coffee is not just a beverage. Coffee is interwoven into daily routine in deeper emotional ways:
For quiet moments: Many people visit a café just to read or write or free their minds from the busy world.
For connection: coffee brings people together and gives them time for honest chats or warmer company.
Taste local flavors on the Hoi An coffee tour.
A Slow-Sipping Culture
This slow-sipping culture reflects a deeper Vietnamese philosophy: Life doesn’t need to be fast. Life needs to be felt.
Vietnamese Coffee: Happiness in a Cup.
So, how do you enjoy a Vietnamese coffee?
Here is my tip: Wake early. Find a local café. Play your favourite music. Watch the city wake up with the slowest motion. Sip; slow.
That feeling? That is what I call: happiness in a cup.
Why Vietnamese Coffee Culture Leaves a Lasting Impression
Coffee in Vietnam is not just something you drink. It is something you live.
It has volume and depth and influence, and it is an experience hard to miss while travelling to this beautiful country.
And for those who are travelling with us at VIET DOVE Travel, don't miss out on this experience. Sit back, sip, and feel Vietnam, one cup at a time.
Enjoy a private island escape with the Cham Island Half day Private Tour from Hoi An/Danang.
