Hanoi Coffee Workshop: Brew Egg, Coconut & Salt Coffees

Summary

Brew iconic hanoi coffees in a tucked-away villa with stories and laughter

You’ll step inside a peaceful Hanoi villa to brew your own Vietnamese coffee — maybe egg or coconut or even salt coffee if you’re curious. Taste what you make, snack on something local, listen to stories from your guide about her family’s farm, and leave with recipes plus that warm feeling you get when travel actually connects you to people.

What’s the experience like?

We ducked into this narrow alley in Hanoi and I almost missed the entrance — just a quiet old gate, nothing flashy. Inside, it felt like someone’s home: faded tiles, leafy plants brushing my arm as we walked up. Our guide, Linh, waved us in and handed out tiny cups of herbal tea that smelled like lemongrass and something else I couldn’t place. It was hot outside but cool in the villa, which made me want to stay longer than just a workshop.

Linh started telling us how Vietnamese coffee isn’t just about caffeine — it’s about stories. She showed us the phin filter (I’d only seen these in photos before) and let us pick which style to try first. I went for egg coffee because honestly, I was skeptical. Whipping egg yolk into something you drink? But when I tasted it — thick and sweet, almost like dessert — I got why people here love it so much. My friend tried coconut coffee; the smell reminded me of summer mornings at the beach.

We laughed a lot trying to pour without spilling (not easy), and Linh told us about her family’s farm in Da Lat where some of these beans come from. There was this moment when she talked about sending part of the workshop fee to help kids go to school there — it made the whole thing feel less like a tourist activity and more like being let in on something real. I still think about that view from the window: tangled wires outside, sunlight hitting old yellow walls.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Vietnamese coffee workshop experience

• Arrive at Indochine-style villa
• Enjoy herbal welcome tea and snack
• Learn about Vietnam's coffee history
• Discover coffee growing and roasting
• Handcraft 2–4 Hanoi-style coffees
• Taste Egg, Coconut, Salt, or Cocktail coffee
• Receive recipes and coffee stories

Top questions

How long does the Hanoi coffee workshop last?

The session is designed for travelers with limited time but an exact duration isn’t specified; typically such workshops last 1–2 hours.

Can I choose which Vietnamese coffee style to make?

Yes, you can handcraft 2–4 iconic Hanoi-style coffees including egg coffee, coconut coffee, salt coffee or even a cocktail version.

Is this workshop suitable for beginners?

Yes, all levels are welcome and guidance is provided throughout by an English-speaking cultural storyteller.

Where is the workshop held in Hanoi?

The session takes place in an Indochine-style villa tucked inside a quiet alley in central Hanoi.

Are snacks or drinks included?

You’ll enjoy complimentary herbal tea as a welcome drink and a traditional Vietnamese snack during the session.

Is the venue air-conditioned?

Yes, the experience takes place in a fully air-conditioned room for your comfort.

Does this activity support local communities?

A portion of each booking supports education for children from farming families at Su Quan’s Da Lat coffee farm.

Is the Hanoi coffee class wheelchair accessible?

Yes, all areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible; transportation options are also available for wheelchairs and strollers.

What’s included

Your day includes hands-on brewing of 2–4 signature Vietnamese coffees using authentic tools inside a tranquil garden villa; complimentary herbal welcome tea; light local snack; full English-language guidance from your host; all recipes shared after; plus air-conditioned comfort throughout before heading back out into busy Hanoi streets.