EGG COFFEE EXPERIENCES
Whisked yolk, condensed milk, hot coffee under it. These 15 sittings teach the original Hanoi recipe plus the salt and coconut versions, most for the price of a cocktail.
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”
Make egg, condensed milk, sea salt, and coconut coffees with a barista such as Sarah, Ann, An, or Anna. You’ll learn Vietnam’s coffee story, practice traditional drip brewing, taste all four styles, and take home useful recipes. Expect strong caffeine and a small, hands-on class.
“The coffee making course was super informative, and made really fun and interesting for us! we had everything we needed to have a relaxing time, and the coffee was great as well!”
Walk Hanoi’s Old Quarter with an English-speaking guide such as Phoenix, Jelly, or Alex, stopping at family-run food shops for 4 to 6 local dishes, banh mi, beef noodle salad, sticky rice ice cream, and egg coffee. Expect about three hours of walking, eating, and city stories.
“the tour was amazing, going from appetizers all the way to deserts. the locations are close each other so we also got to see old quarter streets well. Phong (i hope I'm not misspelling it) was an amazing guide, she explained the makeup and history of every food and even accounted for everyone's taste and allergic preferences on the spot. honestly one of the best things we've done in vietnam. love and would recommend to everyone. ❤️”
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 Lacàph Coffee Experiences Space in central Hồ Chí Minh City, you’ll learn the story and technique behind Vietnamese egg coffee. Guides such as Ngoc, Quan, Joey, An, Noah, and Vi lead a hands-on class using phin coffee, whipped egg cream, and raw coffee blossom honey.
“Vi was a great instructor. Made the experience enjoyable learning about the history as well the art to making this coffee. Recommended worth the price!”
At Cafe Minh near Ta Hien Beer Street, an English-speaking teacher guides you through Vietnamese egg, milk, salt, coconut, and traditional coffee recipes. Classes last about one to four hours and may be private or small-group, with time to taste your creations and buy supplies for home.
“We had a lovely time, now we can make egg coffee , brown coffee and white coffee all different plus we also learnt some history about egg coffee and learned some words of Vietnamese!”
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.”
At Lacàph Coffee Experiences Space, an English or Vietnamese-speaking guide such as NY, Julia, Giao, or Vĩ shows you how to brew phin coffee and make its honey-sweetened egg cream topping. In 60 to 90 minutes, you taste the finished drink, cocoa-coated cashews, and learn why egg coffee matters in Việt Nam.
“It was very interesting and tasty. Coffe was good and the guide was really a good story teller”
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 Hai’s Restaurant in District 1, you’ll learn the story of Vietnamese egg coffee, watch a decorated sample, then whip up your own cup with step-by-step help. The one-hour class is capped at 15 people, includes coffee, ingredients, and a spring roll, and lets you adjust the sweetness.
“It’s great fun and a quick and easy experience in Ho Chi Mhin city. The team who looked after us spoke great English and made it good fun. The coffee itself is an “acquired taste” but don’t let that put you off!”
Spend 2.5 to 3.5 hours exploring Hanoi’s Old Quarter by cyclo and on foot. Visit Ngoc Son Temple, cross the red bridge on Hoan Kiem Lake, taste bun cha, and finish with egg coffee. English-speaking guides such as Justin, Dan, and Liam have earned praise for clear stories and friendly help.
“Good Tour with a very nice Tourguide Dan! The Egg Coffee was delicious!”
Set out at 6pm from Hanoi’s Old Quarter for a 3.5-hour open-air Jeep ride with guides such as Tyson and Linh. You’ll eat bun cha, pho cuon, banh mi, and other local dishes, then visit Train Street and drink egg coffee.
“Wonderful experience with a top tour guide Tyson. He is well versed in all aspects of the tour and everything was very well arranged. Thank you for giving us an unforgettable experience.”
Meet near Ben Thanh Market for a market visit, then cook three Vietnamese dishes at a quiet garden kitchen with an expert chef such as Thao. You will work at your own station, sample local ingredients, prepare a changing menu, make Vietnamese coffee, and finish with an egg coffee session.
“I had a really fun time being taken round the market, learning about local history ingredients I have never seen before and then go back to cook 4 amazing local dishes. 2 tips, wear something that covers your legs (mosquitoes) and make sure that you are hungry. My host/chef was an amazing, kind and helpful woman and I even got a go on her scooter! Definitely worth it 10/10 experience.”
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!”
Walk Hanoi’s Old Quarter with an English-speaking food guide, sample five Vietnamese dishes, then make egg, black, and milk coffees at Cafe Minh. Devin, David, or another instructor leads the one-hour workshop near Ta Hien Beer Street. Hotel pickup is available within the Old Quarter.
“Very fun and enlightening coffee making experience with Devin! We now have more ways to make coffee at home. ☺️”
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