1 / 36
Hot coffee being poured into clear tumblers for cupping during a coffee workshop in Vietnam
The Ultimate Coffee Crash Course | Make 6 Iconic Vietnamese Coffees
A hidden coffee making and tasting experience in Hanoi with expert brewers
5.0
|113 Reviews
Group size
Up to 30 guests
DURATION
3 hours
Booking type
Join-in trip
MEET UP
Free pick-up
Group size
Up to 30 guests
- Experience highlights
- Itinerary
- Inclusions
- Availability
- More Info
- Host
- Reviews
Brew & taste six iconic Vietnamese coffees with coffee connoisseurs
If you’re a coffee lover, this is your ultimate hands-on crash course into Vietnam's rich coffee culture. You’ll learn how to make six different types of iconic Vietnamese coffee - original Vietnamese coffee, pour over, salt coffee, coconut coffee, the famous egg coffee, and a even a cheeky espresso martini.Your Seek Sophie guides are expert coffee connoisseurs (they even have a coffee farm in Vietnam), so you'll learn everything from bean selection to roasting techniques, plus lots of fascinating stories about Vietnam’s coffee history. You’ll also pick up practical tips to recreate your favourite brews back home!If you’re feeling peckish afterwards, you can choose to add on a traditional Vietnamese meal to round off your experience.What to ExpectImmerse yourself in Vietnam's rich coffee history and culture.Become a coffee brewing expert, mastering the art of six iconic Vietnamese brews.The menu can be tailored for plant-based, vegan, or lactose-intolerant guests, who are available for the upper 2 guests in each class.Guided tasting of various Vietnamese coffee varieties.Enjoy a traditional Vietnamese meal (add-on available).This experience is also available for private bookings - perfect for those who want to enjoy a more private setting, or bring a bigger group. Just let us know!Chinese-speaking sessions are also available - please mention this in the booking form if you’d prefer the class in Chinese.Sample Coffee MenuVietnamese Coconut Coffee: A refreshing twist on Vietnamese coffee - strong coffee balanced with the smooth taste of coconut milk.Original Vietnamese Brown Coffee: Dark roasted Vietnamese beans brewed to perfection, resulting in a bold and intense coffee experience.Pour-over Coffee: This brewing method bypasses bitterness, allowing the natural sweetness and subtle fruit notes of the beans to shine through.Signature Vietnamese Egg Coffee: Silky, light-as-air egg yolk froth sits atop a cup of strong, dark coffee, creating a delightful contrast of textures and flavours.Salt Coffee: A unique specialty from Central Vietnam – robust coffee topped with a creamy salted foam, where the slight saltiness enhances the natural sweetness and depth of the coffee.Espresso Martini: Features a potent blend of espresso, coffee liqueur, and vodka, resulting in a creamy yet energising drink.Additional meal available upon request after the coffee workshopStarter – fresh spring rolls: delicate rice paper rolls packed with shrimp, fresh herbs, vermicelli, and crisp vegetables, served with a rich peanut dipping sauce.Main – bun cha: A true Hanoian favourite - smoky grilled pork patties paired with fragrant herbs, vermicelli, and balanced with a sweet-and-sour dipping sauce.Dessert – seasonal fresh fruit platter: A refreshing finish with Vietnam’s best tropical fruits - from juicy mango and pineapple to cooling watermelon or dragon fruit - the perfect naturally sweet ending.
Experience highlights
What You’ll be Doing
Vietnamese coffee workshop with hands-on brewing and tasting experience
Show Details
What’s Included
Round-trip transfer to/from Old Quarter Area
Welcome refreshments & snacks
Engaging coffee workshop covering history, cultivation, and roasting techniques
Fully hands-on experience making six (6) iconic Vietnamese brews under the guidance of seasoned English-speaking coffee connoisseurs
Special coffee-making equipment such as filters, grinders, etc
Customizing a vegan-friendly menu upon request
All coffee brews created during the workshop
A selection of local Vietnamese wines (free & unlimited)
Recipe book so you can make the brews you learnt anywhere you go
Free digital copies of coffee books related to your workshop
Gift certificate upon request
Show Details
Who you’re supporting
Community Champion
Plastic Waste Warrior
Low Carbon Hero
Show Details
Next Available Dates
Prices shown in USD
Select Time for 08 Jun 2026
Additional Information
Where we'll meet
Start Point
Free pick-up from Hotels within the Old Quarter Area - Hanoi(Old Quarter, Vietnam)
- 09:00am / 03:00pm
- Notes: Meeting point is at Alley 75, Lane 173, Hoang Hoa Tham Street (Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=21.038579799999997,105.8229439) Please stand at the intersection with a big yellow sign that says “Bia Hoi Mau Dich”. We’ll be there to welcome you and guide you to our venue.
End Point
- End at Start Point(s)
Transport Add-ons
Add-on 1
- Nội Bài Airport Drop-off from Venue or Old Quarter(Price: 488.279đ for up to 1 guest)
Add-on 2
- Nội Bài Airport Pick-up to Venue or Old Quarter(Price: 569.659đ for up to 1 guest)
Start & Ends
Daily
08:00AM - 11:00AM
08:30AM - 11:30AM
09:00AM - 12:00PM
09:30AM - 12:30PM
10:00AM - 01:00PM
See More
Suitability / Accessibility
- Pet-Friendly
- Vegetarian food available
- Child Friendly (Recommended Age: 2+)
Cancellation & other policies
Cancellation
Cancel 24 hours before activity for a full refund
From 796.602đ
716.226đ
/person5.0(113)
Show Prices
Save
Share
Meet your host
Hi, I’m Jonathan Ngo. Growing up in Buon Ma Thuot, Vietnam’s coffee capital, I was surrounded by coffee farms and the dedicated farmers who bring each bean to life. That connection inspired me to start my business in 2023—not just to share Vietnam’s incredible coffee but to support the farmers behind it through fair-trade and sustainable practices.
Workshops are just part of the experience. Join me, and you’ll step beyond the roastery to explore the real coffee culture of Hanoi. Through coffee walking tours and food tours, you’ll see how locals brew, drink, and enjoy coffee on the streets. From a classic phin drip at a tiny sidewalk café to a rich egg coffee in a hidden alley, you’ll gain a whole new appreciation for Vietnamese street coffee.
For me, coffee and food are more than flavors—they’re stories of culture, tradition, and community. Through every cup and every bite, I hope to share the true heart of Vietnam with you.
Experience: 3 years
Speaks: Basic English, Fluent English
Acceptance rate: 100%
Top Rated Host
Keep your payments secure by using the Seek Sophie website for all transactions and communications.
You May Also Like
We've done the homework
