The French constructed Vietnam's first coffee plantations in the nineteenth century. Currently, the reputation of Vietnamese coffee is spreading over the world, and the quality of Vietnamese coffee is being acknowledged by major nations with the highest coffee consumption. Coffee has become part of Vietnam's culinary legacy. Michelin, the world's premier Culinary Guide, recently unveiled six amazing cups of coffee that represent the peak of originality in Vietnamese food.

Iced Milk Coffee

Unlike other countries that frequently use ready-made coffee, powdered coffee, and so on, Vietnam utilizes ground coffee, which is placed in a standard filter and then mixed with hot boiling water. Each little drop of coffee running through the filter, combined with condensed milk, produces rich cups of milk coffee that are both bitter and delicious. Depending on personal preferences, some individuals like hot milk coffee, while others add ice, which is also the desire of the majority of Vietnamese.
This drink, which originated in Saigon's crowded streets, has made its way from roadside booths to 5-star restaurant menus. Iced milk coffee has become a must-have drink at Vietnamese restaurants worldwide.

Bloomberg ranked Vietnamese iced milk coffee as one of the world's ten most distinctive coffee dishes. Furthermore, Condé Nast Traveler Magazine rated this the #1 drink that travelers should not miss if they visit Vietnam.

Bac xiu

Bac xiu is a coffee and milk drink, containing more milk than coffee. The term "bac xiu" is derived from Cantonese and was widely used by Chinese people in Saigon's trade district, Cho Lon, at the time. Bac xiu is a cocktail that combines three cultures: Chinese, French, and Vietnamese. During the French colonial period in Vietnam, Chinese immigrants residing in Saigon originated this cuisine. Black and milk coffee were once avoided by women and children due to their harsh flavor and difficulty to drink. As a result, the Chinese used milk instead of coffee, which let the bitter flavor of coffee disappear, and Bac xiu was created.

Egg Coffee

Mr. Nguyen Van Giang founded Giang Cafe, where the first Egg Coffee was born. The genesis of this drink may be traced back to Mr. Giang's time as a bartender at the 5-star Sofitel Metropole Hanoi hotel. When there was a shortage of fresh milk for coffee, he considered using eggs to make it. This creative swap results in a dark yellow cream over a coffee foundation, intertwined with the harsh and fatty flavors of eggs and the sweetness of honey. That experiment resulted in the renowned Egg Coffee, which is still popular today.

Salt Coffee

Salted Coffee, as the name implies, has a salty flavor derived from salt. Coffee, milk, and salt are the three major elements used to produce Salted Coffee. Salted Coffee originated in Hue and is a distinctive drink there. This is a one-of-a-kind drink with a distinctive Hue flavor. This coffee dish takes on a unique flavor when a little amount of light fat, a little bit of saltiness from salt, and cream are combined in a regular cup of coffee.When you mix the coffee, the salty flavor highlights the rich flavor while lessening the harshness and complementing the sweetness and creaminess of the milk.

Coconut Coffee

Coconut Coffee consists of fresh milk, coconut milk, and condensed milk. Coconut Coffee retains some of the bitterness of coffee, but the creaminess is substantially enhanced due to the coconut milk. Furthermore, the light coconut aroma adds to the appeal of this drink for tourists.
Coconut Coffee is prepared differently from other forms of coffee. Fresh milk and coconut milk will be coarsely crushed with ice and added to the coffee foundation that has already been poured into the cup. When consumed, Coconut Coffee will melt and chill in the tongue, while the scent will ascend to the nose.

Cold Brew 

Cold Brew originated in Japan and is typically steeped and extracted for 5-7 hours. Cold Brew has been a breath of fresh air, instantly capturing the hearts of people in major cities like Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City. This drink employs the classic cold brew process, which helps Arabica coffee beans mingle with fruit or juice, elevating the coffee drinking experience to new heights. Each component adds a distinct flavor profile and alleviates the heat.