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A practical guide to choosing a Hanoi coffee workshop, from learning the phin filter to making egg, salt and coconut coffee in a small group.

Is a Hanoi coffee workshop worth it? See what you learn, make and take home, and decide whether this hands-on Hanoi experience suits your trip.

Joining a Hanoi coffee workshop as a beginner? Learn how the session works, what guidance you receive and which Vietnamese drinks you can make.

Discover the best Vietnamese coffee souvenirs to bring home, from Robusta beans and a phin filter to ingredients that recreate Hanoi’s flavors.

Is Vietnamese coffee strong? Learn why Robusta and the phin create a bold cup, how serving size matters, and how to enjoy it at your own pace.

Robusta vs Arabica in Vietnamese coffee, from flavor and caffeine to growing conditions, phin brewing and the drinks each bean suits.

A practical guide to brewing coffee with a Vietnamese phin filter, including the mistakes that most often go wrong.

What sets Vietnamese coconut coffee apart, and why it's often the easiest entry point for a first-time visitor.

What Vietnamese salt coffee actually tastes like, how it's made, and why it splits opinion even among coffee lovers.

How Vietnamese coffee culture actually works, from the phin filter to the drinks that make Hanoi's coffee scene distinct.

Hanoi in June 2027: West Lake lotus season, Tết Đoan Ngọ and practical local tips for enjoying the city in early summer.

Hanoi in April 2027: warm, humid weather, the arrival of hoa loa kèn lily season, and two major national holidays. A local guide's notes on the month.

Hanoi in November 2026: crisp dry air, daisy season in full bloom, and the year's lightest rainfall. A local guide's notes on the month, from Teachers' Day to the first cold front.

Coffee in Hanoi is a place to sit, not a drink to carry. How Vietnamese coffee culture works, why the phin takes five minutes, and what that says about the city.

Salt coffee, coconut coffee, egg coffee, cà phê sữa đá. What each Vietnamese coffee drink actually is, where it came from, and which to order first.

Egg coffee in Hanoi was invented in 1946 during a wartime milk shortage. What cà phê trứng tastes like, how it's made, and why it started here.

Just a few steps off Hanoi’s busy Old Quarter streets, there’s a little alley that leads to "The little plan" - a vintage hidden cafe in Hanoi that you'll enjoy, especially cat lovers.

No sign, no clue, just a quiet alley and your instincts will lead you to Kismet - a secret wonderland far from the hustle and bustle of the city.

Nestled in a peaceful alley in Hanoi, Hidden Alley Cafe is a serene hidden cafe in Hanoi, offering an escape from the city’s hustle and bustle. True to its name, remember to look out for signs directing you there as it can be easy to miss! Hidden indeed! You’ll need to slip through a narrow alley into a tiny courtyard, then climb a couple of twisty staircases before stepping into a cozy, dimly lit space that feels miles away from the hustle outside. The moment you enter, a wa

Discover Hanoi’s hidden vintage cafés filled with art, quirky corners, leafy courtyards, and unique drinks. A perfect escape in the Old Quarter.