The Hanoi Drip Journal
From phin brew guides and authentic Vietnamese coffee recipes to wholesale business insights — everything you need to know about Vietnamese coffee, written by the team at Hanoi Drip.
The phin filter is the heart of Vietnamese coffee culture. Learn how this simple four-piece aluminum brewer produces one of the world's most distinctive cups — and why it's taken the specialty coffee world by storm.
Brewing with a phin filter is slower than a drip machine, but the result is incomparable. This step-by-step guide covers grind size, water temperature, bloom time, and how to serve it the traditional way.
Invented in 1940s Hanoi during a milk shortage, egg coffee is a velvety, custard-topped coffee that has become one of Vietnam's most iconic drinks. This is our authentic recipe — no shortcuts.
Vietnamese coffee is one of the fastest-growing specialty coffee categories in North America. This guide covers everything a cafe owner needs to know — from sourcing beans to training staff and pricing your menu.
Most specialty coffee shops push Arabica. Vietnamese coffee is built on Robusta. Here's why — and why the rest of the world is finally catching up to what Vietnam has known for over a century.
Coffee arrived in Vietnam in 1857 with French missionaries. Within decades, Vietnam became the world's second-largest coffee producer. Discover the remarkable story behind one of the world's most beloved coffee cultures.
Sweetened condensed milk, strong Robusta, and a glass of ice. Cà phê sữa đá is more than a drink — it's a ritual. Learn the origins, the proper technique, and why no two cups taste the same.
Cold brew made with Vietnamese Robusta is a different beast — bolder, richer, and with a natural chocolate depth that Arabica cold brew can't match. Here's our 24-hour recipe.
All three methods are manual, slow, and produce exceptional coffee — but they're very different in technique, flavor profile, and cleanup. We break down each method so you can find your perfect brew.
Coconut coffee (cà phê cốt dừa) blends strong phin-brewed coffee with rich coconut cream and a touch of condensed milk. It's the drink that's taken Vancouver's Vietnamese cafes by storm.
Two tablespoons of sweetened condensed milk, two tablespoons of coarsely ground Robusta, and a phin filter. That's all it takes to make the world's most satisfying iced coffee. Here's how.
Robusta contains nearly twice the caffeine and significantly more antioxidants than Arabica. We dig into the science behind Vietnamese Robusta's health profile — and why it might be the smarter choice.
Vietnamese phin coffee is notorious for its strength. But how does it actually compare to espresso, drip coffee, and cold brew? We measured the caffeine content across brewing methods so you don't have to.
Not all wholesale Vietnamese coffee suppliers are equal. This guide covers the key questions to ask before signing a wholesale agreement — from sourcing transparency to minimum orders and freshness guarantees.
Vietnamese coffee shops are opening across Vancouver, Toronto, and Calgary at a record pace. We look at the data behind the trend and what it means for cafe owners, retailers, and wholesale buyers.
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