Hanoi Coffee Workshop: Learn to Brew Salt, Egg & Coconut Coffee

Six Vietnamese coffees, one afternoon, your hands on the filter.

A coffee-making workshop in Hanoi where you brew six signature Vietnamese coffees (brown, salt, egg, coconut, pour-over and a coffee cocktail) guided by a Vietnamese barista who grew up among coffee farms. The workshop runs 3.5 hours at Local Beans Roastery, includes all brewing equipment, welcome tea, rice wine tasting, a recipe book and digital coffee guides to take home. Hotel pickup and drop-off are available in the Old Quarter. English and Mandarin instruction are both offered.

The experience

How do you actually make egg coffee, or salt coffee, or the coconut version that tastes nothing like what you'd expect? This workshop answers that by putting the equipment in your hands and walking you through each brew with someone who learned coffee from the ground up: literally, on Vietnamese farms. You start with fresh herbal tea and a story about how coffee became woven into Hanoi's daily life, then move through six coffees one at a time: the bold robusta brown coffee, the silky egg version with its cloud of yolk froth, the salt coffee that balances bitterness with a pinch of salt, the coconut milk version, a pour-over that lets the beans' natural sweetness come through, and a coffee cocktail made with house-infused rice liquor. Each one gets tasted while the guide explains where it comes from and why it matters to the city.

You're not watching a demonstration. You're doing the brewing. All the filters, grinders and equipment stay in front of you, and the guide walks you through the technique for each one so the method sticks. Between tastings, there's a bonus tasting of three homemade rice wines infused with local jam, a signature of the roastery. By the end, you leave with a printed recipe book so you can recreate these coffees at home, plus digital copies of coffee books related to what you've learned.

The workshop runs 3.5 hours and includes hotel pickup and drop-off within Hanoi's Old Quarter if you choose that option. If you prefer to meet at the roastery instead, that's available too. You can request a professional certificate at the end. Vegetarian and other dietary preferences are accommodated. Just mention them when you book. The guide speaks English or Mandarin, whichever you prefer.

What’s included

• All brewing equipment including filters and grinders.
• welcome herbal tea made with ginger, lemongrass and peach.
• six coffees you brew yourself (brown, salt, egg, coconut, pour-over and coffee cocktail).
• tasting of three homemade rice wines infused with local jam.
• printed recipe book and digital coffee guides to take home.
• professional certificate if requested.
• hotel pickup and drop-off within the Old Quarter (available on the pickup option).

Options for this experience

4 options

Join-in Workshop: Pick-up not includedGuide in English or Chinese · 19 departure times: the first at 08:00, the last at 17:00Lasts 3 hours

Brew 5 Vegan Coffees in HanoiGuide in English or Chinese · 19 departure times: the first at 08:00, the last at 17:00Lasting 3 hours, this experience lets you explore Hanoi's coffee scene by brewing 5 vegan coffees, bold in flavour and rich in the stories that celebrate Vietnamese culture. Pickup is included.

Join-in Workshop: Pickup/DropGuide in English or Chinese · 19 departure times: the first at 08:00, the last at 17:00Lasting 3 hours, you can enjoy brewing 6 coffees under professional guidance. Suited to both groups and solo travellers. Pickup is included.

Hanoi Coffee Workshop, privateGuide in English or Chinese · 11 departure times: the first at 08:00, the last at 16:00A private experience for those seeking a more intimate, relaxed coffee workshop with friends or family. Lasts 3 hours. Pickup is included.

You pick the guide language when booking.

You see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates & prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day19 departure times: the first at 08:00, the last at 17:00

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AgesAdult (12 and older) · Child (4 to 11 years) · Infant (under 4): free

GroupUp to 100

Live guideEnglish and Chinese

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 2 days ago

Good to know

Infant seats availablePets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Local Beans Roastery

Is this one for you?Choose the pickup option if you're staying in the Old Quarter and want the roastery included in your morning without navigating to it yourself. Book the no-pickup version if you prefer to meet at Local Beans Roastery on your own schedule. The vegan coffee workshop swaps the egg and rice wine tastings for plant-based alternatives if you want to avoid animal products.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English and Chinese.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 11 years); Infant (under 4): free.

What's the difference between the salt coffee and the regular Vietnamese coffee?

Salt coffee delivers a balance of bitterness, sweetness and creaminess with a touch of saltiness: the salt rounds out the intensity of the dark roast and adds a subtle mineral note. Regular Vietnamese brown coffee is darker and bolder, without that salt balance, so the intensity stays front and center.

Do I need any coffee-making experience to join this workshop?

No experience is needed. The guide walks you through the technique for each of the six coffees, starting with how to use the Phin filter and moving through each brewing method step by step. You'll be making coffee from the start.

Can I get hotel pickup if I'm staying outside the Old Quarter?

Hotel pickup and drop-off are available within the Old Quarter area. If you're staying outside that zone, you can meet the guide at Local Beans Roastery instead: public transportation options are available nearby.

What happens if I have dietary restrictions or allergies?

Vegetarian and other dietary preferences are warmly welcomed. Let the roastery know your requirements when you book, and they'll make sure the welcome tea, snacks and rice wine tastings suit your needs.

Will I be able to make these coffees at home after the workshop?

Yes. You'll receive a printed recipe book with instructions for all six coffees, plus digital copies of coffee books related to the workshop, so you have the recipes and the knowledge to recreate them with any equipment you have at home.