COFFEE MAKING CLASSES IN HANOI
Egg, salt, coconut and the plain phin, usually in one sitting. The 15 below differ on group size, how long the counter session runs and whether the Old Quarter walk is part of it.
At Local Beans Roastery in Hanoi, hosts such as Val, Lin, and Luka guide you through Vietnam’s coffee culture and six drinks, including phin, brown, salt, egg, coconut, and coffee cocktail. Equipment, snacks, recipes, and Old Quarter pickup are included.
“Val organised everything so well and we had a great and informative time with her. She handed us a lot of tips over”
Spend three hours with coffee instructors such as Lin, Val, Phil, or Giang, learning Vietnam’s coffee story and making six drinks. You will use traditional tools, taste local wine, and leave with recipes, notes, and plenty of caffeine.
“They love their job, you can see it, and when the things are made with passion everything is better.”
Learn six Vietnamese coffee styles and eight recipes at a Hanoi workshop led by English-speaking guides such as Piey, Linh, PA, and Wendy. You will taste beans, try brewing methods, make egg and coconut coffee, enjoy pastries, and receive recipes to use at home.
“PA ( our guide/barista)made the experience so fun and supper informative!! Stories about how all the different coffees had background in the history of Vietnam and French occupation!! The whole process was a delight and we have had so much fun sharing our knowledge with friends and enjoying the different coffees in the cafe's of Hanoi. Did this tour first thing and so glad we did!! Thanks PA your family stories and wonderful personal attention! My brother in law is so Glad that we turned him on to egg coffee, best desert in town”
At Cafe Minh in Hanoi’s Old Quarter, an English-speaking teacher guides you through egg coffee and Vietnamese milk coffee recipes. You prepare the ingredients yourself, learn the drinks’ cultural background, and leave with a small gift. Classes last about an hour and cost $12 per person.
“We had a great coffee class with Iris! She showed us how to make salt coffee, egg coffee, and coconut coffee. She also showed us how to make coffee art on the foam with chocolate syrup! We had a great time and tasty coffee!”
At a small Hanoi workshop near Hoàn Kiếm, local instructors such as Jade and Jennifer guide you through four to six Vietnamese coffees. You brew, whisk, taste, and adjust black, brown, egg, white, coconut, and salted coffee, then take home the recipes.
“We went and had an awesome time with our instructor Jade. Nice to learn the background and techniques while we taste and attempt making different coffees. Can recommend 10/10”
At a long-running coffee shop near Hanoi’s Old Quarter, you’ll learn about Vietnamese beans, coffee history, and local customs before making five drinks. Depending on your option, you may roast beans, then brew egg, coconut, condensed milk, pour-over, matcha, or salted coffee with guidance from teachers such as Vy, Bella, or Ruby.
“I went with my partner to this coffee class as a surprise. We learned a lot about coffee and the making of the coffee was a lot of fun! Our teacher was really professional and we had so much fun. And the important thing: the coffee was great! We know now how to make it at home. Great!”
At Su Quan Roastery, Simon, Piey, or Alex may guide you through Hanoi’s coffee culture in English. In 90 minutes, you can make and taste two to four signature drinks, including egg, coconut, salt, and coffee cocktails, in a cool garden villa.
“Simon was incredible! Very knowledgeable made the class extremely enjoyable. Would absolutely come back and take the class again.”
At Hong Hoai's Restaurant, an English-speaking instructor such as Katie or Tan guides you through Vietnamese coffee, egg coffee's origins, and each step of the recipe. You prepare your own cup, adjust the taste, and enjoy it with a spring roll, water, or iced tea.
“Friendly guide, very clear and detailed in explanation. Highly recommend.”
Meet at the recycling-style cafe at 1 Hàng Mắm for a two-hour, hands-on lesson in five Vietnamese coffees. Instructors such as John and Riley explain the customs behind each drink, then guide you through dripping, egg, coconut, salt, and condensed-milk coffee.
“This workshop was a great blend of coffee making, history, and culture! Riley was an excellent host and instructor and Hidden Gem is lovely. We made 5 different types of coffee and thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. Highly recommend!”
Meet at 20 P. Bat Dan in Hanoi’s Old Quarter for a one-hour, small-group lesson with step-by-step guidance. You’ll mix your own egg coffee, adjust the flavor, try latte-style decoration, and enjoy it with a spring roll. Guides such as Katie and Jenny have been warmly praised.
“Wonderful 1 hour class with tips on how to create egg coffee at home. Thankful we made time for this!”
At a creative café near Hanoi’s Old Quarter, a local barista guides you through six Vietnamese coffee styles in a group of up to seven. You will use a phin filter, Robusta beans, egg yolk, condensed milk, salt, and coconut, then take home recipes and a small gift.
“"The workshop" to attend in the country of biggest coffee producer in the world...serve fancy coffee like cafe...for your loved ones without making a big hole in your pocket”
Start with Hanoi’s Old Quarter and a generous spread of local dishes, from pho and banh mi to banh cuon and green papaya salad. Then learn the story and method behind phin coffee and egg coffee. Guides such as Tom, Son, Nam, and Phil are known for warm, engaging tours.
“Tom was great and we squeezed a lot of experiences into 3 hours! The coffee class was amazing and the food was tasty and unique.”
Meet at 8 Gia Ngu Street for a one-hour, hands-on Hanoi coffee class. You’ll learn about Vietnamese coffee, prepare egg and coconut coffee, and enjoy your drinks with banh mi or a spring roll. Guides including Phuong, Vy, Ruby, and Trang are praised for clear, friendly instruction.
“We had a great class! Ruby was awesome and did a great job explaining the coffee, its history, and how these two drinks came to be. It was so fun making it ourselves and the end result was delicious!”
At GẠO CAFE in Hanoi’s Old Quarter, an English-speaking instructor guides you through four to six Vietnamese coffee styles, including phin coffee, egg coffee, coconut coffee, and salt coffee. You taste, brew, adjust recipes, and leave with practical instructions for making them at home.
“Engaging experience where you could learn how to make the different types of coffees that are famous in Hanoi. Shout out to Dat for the great experience as well as the extra effort put in to explain the history behind each coffee.”
Meet English-speaking coffee instructors such as Luka, Lin, Giang, or Jonathan for a 3 to 5-hour Hanoi workshop. You’ll handle local tools, learn roasting and bean basics, make up to six drinks, taste wine, and receive recipes for home brewing.
“I had a really great time at the workshop. The car went above and beyond to collect me, even when the road was flooded. Lyon was very knowledgable and answered all of our questions. We made 6 coffees but it never felt like too much and they provided water and snacks if we needed them. Very good value for money!”
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