Ho Chi Minh City: Vietnamese Coffee Workshop & Tasting

Three Vietnamese Coffees, Three Ways to Brew Them

You'll learn to brew three iconic Vietnamese coffees using the traditional Phin filter, taste the differences between Bạc Xỉu, Cà Phê Muối, and Phin Con Panna, and try a reimagined Bánh Mì dessert. The workshop runs two to three hours with snacks and all equipment included, so you arrive with nothing but curiosity and leave knowing how to make these at home.

Step-by-step itinerary

Vietnamese coffee workshop experience

• Learn about three Vietnamese coffees
• Make Bạc Xỉu coffee
• Make Cà Phê Muối coffee
• Make Phin Con Panna coffee
• Taste all crafted coffees
• Enjoy Vietnamese Bánh Mì dessert

The experience

The moment you walk in, there's a smell, not just coffee, but the particular sharpness of freshly roasted beans and something sweet underneath. You're standing in front of a Phin brewer, the metal filter that's been making Vietnamese coffee for decades, and the instructor is already pouring hot water into it, slow and deliberate. This is where the workshop starts: not with a lecture, but with your hands on the equipment, learning the three coffees that define how Vietnam drinks. Bạc Xỉu first: the sweet, milky one that tastes nothing like what you'd order at a chain café. Then Cà Phê Muối, the salted coffee from Huế that sounds like a joke until you taste it and understand why people argue about whether it's real or legend. By the time you reach Phin Con Panna, the house's own creation (yogurt and cream and raw coffee blossom honey layered over the dark brew) you've stopped thinking about what you're supposed to like and started noticing what you actually taste.

The workshop moves at a pace that lets you breathe. You're not racing through six stops in an afternoon. You're spending two to three hours with one thing, trying it different ways, asking questions without feeling rushed. The instructor doesn't perform. They show you the technique, hand you the Phin, and let you pour. There's a Bánh Mì dessert in there too, the Vietnamese bread reimagined, which sounds strange until you eat it and realize how much sense it makes alongside the coffee. Everything is included: the beans, the equipment, the snacks, the small cups you'll fill and refill. You bring nothing but yourself and an empty stomach for caffeine.

This isn't a tour where you're herded through a roastery and sold a bag at the end. It's a class where you leave understanding why Vietnamese coffee tastes the way it does, and why the method matters as much as the bean. You'll be able to make these at home, the Phin costs almost nothing, and you'll remember the taste of the salted one, the weight of the yogurt one, the precision it takes to get the pour right. That's the whole point.

What’s included

All three Vietnamese coffee tastings (Bạc Xỉu, Cà Phê Muối, Phin Con Panna), hands-on brewing instruction with the traditional Phin filter, a Bánh Mì dessert, snacks, and all equipment needed for the session.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 10:00, 13:30 and 15:30

Book up to2h before

AgesAdult (15 and older) · Under 15: can't be booked

GroupUp to 18

Live guideEnglish and Vietnamese

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go 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 9 days ago

Good to know

Pets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problems

Operated by Lacàph Coffee Experiences

Is this one for you?Book this if you want to understand Vietnamese coffee beyond ordering it: the hands-on format and small group size mean you'll actually learn the technique and taste the differences, not just sit and listen.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Vietnamese.

What three coffees do you learn to make?

Bạc Xỉu (milk and coffee), Cà Phê Muối (salted coffee from Huế), and Phin Con Panna (yogurt, cream, and raw coffee blossom honey).

How long does the workshop take?

Two to three hours.

Is this suitable for coffee beginners?

Yes, it's designed as a hands-on introduction with no pressure. You don't need prior knowledge.

What's included in the price?

All coffee, snacks, the Bánh Mì dessert, and use of the brewing equipment. You bring nothing.

Can I buy a Phin brewer to take home?

The workshop doesn't include a Phin to take home, but they're inexpensive and widely available in Ho Chi Minh City.

Is this workshop suitable for vegans or those with lactose intolerance?

No. The coffees and dessert include milk, cream, and yogurt, which are central to the recipes taught.

Are there any health restrictions I should know about?

The workshop is not recommended for pregnant travelers or those with poor cardiovascular health due to the caffeine intake.

How do I get to the workshop location?

Public transportation options are available nearby. Specific directions will be provided when you book.