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Must-try coffee in Vietnam<\/h2>\n
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Coffee is a guilty pleasure for millions of people around the world. Yet everywhere it goes, it gets adapted to suit the locals\u2019 taste, creating hundreds of flavors around a seemingly straightforward beverage.<\/span><\/p>\n

So if you are curious about our take on the drink, here are <\/span>6 must-try Vietnamese coffee flavors<\/b> for a glimpse into the coffee culture in Vietnam.<\/span><\/p>\n

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1. Filtered milk coffee \u2013 iconic Vietnamese drink<\/h3>\n
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The most iconic of all types of Vietnamese coffee has to be the <\/span>filtered milk coffee<\/b>, or \u201cc\u00e0 ph\u00ea phin\u201d as we like to call it. Found in virtually any coffee shop all over Vietnam, the drink is characterized by a metal filter \u2013 or <\/span>phin<\/span><\/em> \u2013 fitted over a cup. <\/span>
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\n<\/span>Coffee powder is tightly compressed in this filter. Then, hot water is added, and the coffee is brewed and drips down one drop at a time into the cup below \u2013 which can contain condensed milk if the drinker wants.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Needless to say, the process can take several minutes, but this is one of those drinks where the experience contributes as much as the taste itself. Perhaps it\u2019s the feeling of expectation while watching your drink become ready that makes that first sip all the more delicious.<\/span><\/p>\n

In any case, this isn\u2019t something you pick up on your way to the office. It\u2019s a drink you sit down and savor on a quiet morning, perhaps over conversations with friends, or just while idly watching life going by.<\/span><\/p>\n

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2. B\u1ea1c x\u1ec9u \u2013 light in caffeine<\/h3>\n
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B\u1ea1c x\u1ec9u<\/b><\/em> could be described as a cousin to the traditional milk coffee. It\u2019s made of the exact same ingredients: black coffee, condensed milk, and in the vast majority of cases, ice \u2013 though a very small number of coffee shops do offer the drink hot.<\/span><\/p>\n

What makes them different is the ratio. By default, <\/span>b\u1ea1c x\u1ec9u <\/span><\/em>contains only a very small percentage of coffee, often added straight into the condensed milk instead of being brewed with a filter.<\/span><\/p>\n

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The drink is also considered a staple of Vietnamese coffee culture and can be found all over the country. It is a good choice for those who don\u2019t like their coffee strong, or who want to cut down on their caffeine intake without forgoing coffee altogether.<\/span><\/p>\n

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3. Coconut coffee \u2013 with coconut milk for a tropical taste<\/h3>\n
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Coconut coffee<\/b> is where things start diverging from the tried-and-true \u201ccoffee with milk\u201d formula. As its name suggests, it adds a twist in the form of coconut milk, blended with condensed milk and ice into a smooth cream that\u2019s then served with coffee.<\/span><\/p>\n

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The result is a coffee that still has a kick to it, but the coffee flavor is complemented by the fragrance of coconut. Sometimes, dried coconut kernels are sprinkled on top for some extra crunchiness.<\/span><\/p>\n

Due to its nature, coconut coffee is only served cold, and is mostly considered a summer drink.<\/span><\/p>\n

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4. Yogurt coffee \u2013 a healthier coffee variation<\/h3>\n
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Another, rather unconventional, variation of coffee you can find in many stores in Vietnam is <\/span>yogurt coffee<\/b>. The idea is exactly what it sounds like: It\u2019s yogurt mixed with coffee \u2013 and sometimes with condensed milk added.<\/span><\/p>\n

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That said, as the drink became popularized, many variations have been born. In some cases, the coffee is poured over a cup of frozen yogurt and left to melt as you drink it. Other times, the frozen yogurt comes in cubes that replace the usual ice cubes.<\/span><\/p>\n

Regardless, the slight sourness of yogurt goes surprisingly well with the aroma of coffee for a refreshing sip. It\u2019s often considered to be healthier as well.<\/span><\/p>\n

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5. Egg coffee \u2013 with egg yolks whipped into cream<\/h3>\n
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Yes, filtered milk coffee is all but synonymous with \u201cVietnamese-style coffee\u201d at this point. But if ever there was a characteristically \u201cmust-try\u201d coffee in Hanoi, it has to be the <\/span>egg coffee<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>\n

The 75-year-old recipe is said to have been invented by a former bartender at Metropole, Hanoi\u2019s most prestigious hotel, back in the 1940s. The drink features egg yolks whipped with sugar into a cream, served hot or cold over coffee.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Originally, it was an idea to circumvent the shortage of milk at the time. However, the result turned out surprisingly well, elevating the drink into a specialty of the capital city.<\/span><\/p>\n

While egg coffee has since been adopted by countless coffee shops all over Vietnam, many coffee lovers insist that the most authentic tastes can only be found at the three coffee shops owned by the original inventor\u2019s descendants. These are:<\/span><\/p>\n

Caf\u00e9 Gi\u1ea3ng<\/b>
\n<\/b>Address:<\/b><\/span> Alley 39 Nguy\u1ec5n H\u1eefu Hu\u00e2n Str., Ho\u00e0n Ki\u1ebfm District, Hanoi.<\/span>
\n<\/span>Opening hours:<\/b><\/span> 7AM \u2013 11PM, Daily<\/span>
\n<\/span>Telephone:<\/b><\/span> 098 989 2298<\/span>
\n<\/span>Website<\/span><\/a> \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Caf\u00e9 Gi\u1ea3ng 1946<\/b>
\n<\/b>Address:<\/b><\/span> 106 Y\u00ean Ph\u1ee5 Str., Ba \u0110\u00ecnh District, Hanoi<\/span>
\n<\/span>Opening hours:<\/b><\/span> 7AM \u2013 11PM, Daily<\/span>
\n<\/span>Telephone:<\/b><\/span> 091 555 43 55<\/span><\/p>\n

Caf\u00e9 \u0110inh<\/b>
\n<\/b>Address:<\/b><\/span> Alley 13 \u0110inh Ti\u00ean Ho\u00e0ng Str. \u2013 Ho\u00e0n Ki\u1ebfm District \u2013 Hanoi<\/span>
\n<\/span>Opening hours:<\/b><\/span> 7AM \u2013 9PM, Daily<\/span>
\n<\/span>Telephone:<\/b><\/span> 0243 824 2960<\/span>
\n<\/span>Facebook<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

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6. Salted coffee \u2013 salty caramel-like flavors<\/h3>\n
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Though <\/span>salted coffee<\/b> doesn\u2019t have as long of a history behind it, the drink is becoming to Hu\u1ebf city what egg coffee is to Hanoi. Invented but a decade ago, it has established itself as a must-try beverage to anyone visiting the central city.<\/span><\/p>\n

The coffee itself is brewed through a filter as usual, but here, it\u2019s let to drip into a mixture of fermented milk, condensed milk, and of course, salt. It\u2019s staggering how much a simple twist can drastically alter the taste, adding a caramel-like flavor.<\/span><\/p>\n

As with any other popular drink, salted coffee has been adopted by many coffee shops around Vietnam. Still, many hardcore drinkers and curious first-timers alike prefer to seek out its original birthplace in Hu\u1ebf city. If you want to jump on the bandwagon, below are the shop\u2019s details:<\/span><\/p>\n

C\u00e0 Ph\u00ea Mu\u1ed1i<\/b>
\n<\/b>Address:<\/b><\/span> 10 Nguy\u1ec5n L\u01b0\u01a1ng B\u1eb1ng Str., Hu\u1ebf City<\/span>
\n<\/span>Opening hours:<\/b><\/span> 6.30AM-11AM & 3PM-10PM, Daily<\/span>
\n<\/span>Facebook<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

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Must-try Vietnamese coffee for a local flavor<\/h3>\n
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