Unique Vietnamese Coffee Omakase Experience (Vegan Option Available)

Join a 90-minute Vietnamese coffee tasting guided by guides trained by industry experts, exploring the country’s coffee culture, history, iconic brews, and the differences between Robusta and Arabica while brewing 5 coffees yourself.

Learn about Vietnam’s coffee culture through a 60–90 minute guided tasting led by a guide trained by food and drink writer and Travel + Leisure SEA Tastemaker Jovel Chan. Explore the unique history, distinct characteristics and craft behind Vietnamese coffee, blind taste and learn the differences between Arabica vs Robusta, and brew four iconic styles using the traditional phin, with cultural insights, light tastings, and take-home recipes (and a fun certificate too!). 

What’s included?

  • Guided Arabica vs Robusta blind tasting
  • Introduction to Vietnam’s coffee history and culture
  • Hands-on brewing and tasting of Cà Phê Đen, Cà Phê Sữa Đá, Bạc Xỉu and Egg Coffee
  • Traditional phin brewing techniques, tips and trivia
  • Take-home recipe cards and certificate
  • 10% off all drinks and 5% off retail purchases

Our workshops are vegan and lactose-intolerant friendly, with plant-based alternatives available. For recipes that use eggs, we use ISE Egg Premium, which are pasteurized eggs produced under strict Japanese quality and safety standards.

For corporate groups and custom bookings, please email jovel@saigon-social.com 

Location:

Saigon Social: Vietnamese Food & Drink Experiences,

70 Ngo Duc Ke, Sai Gon Ward, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.

More Info:

Experience type:

  • Day tour / activity

Booking in advance:

  • Cut off: 1 hour

Duration:

  • 45 minutes

Difficulty:

  • Easy

Know before you go:

  • Minimum age of participants is: 18

Exclusions:

  • Tip or gratuity

Cancellation policy:

  • Bookings are non-refundable.

  • All sales are final.

Reviews:

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Perfect for Solo Travelers Great experience. As I went solo, I ended up joining my fellow Filipino people 😄 Everything was great and the staff were very helpful. Would recommend.
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Jane B
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If you are a coffee lover, do this , amazing! Jovel was wonderful. We walked in and were lucky to be able to do the coffee appreciation course straight away. 1 and half hours of wonderful stories, interesting history and delicious tastings. We understand and appreciate Vietnamese coffee culture so much more now.
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robin t
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C’était top ! Très bonne adresse, personnel adorable, alors qu’ils allaient fermé ils ont réouvert pour nous… n’hésitez surtout pas c’est juste en face de la tour Skydeck !
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Daniel P
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A tasty and delightful experience! As a mainly craft beer and bourbon enthusiast from the US, I wanted to see what the Vietnam’s craft spirit scene had to offer. Jovel is a lovely lady and host who took us on a tour of Vietnamese craft gin, rhum, ruou, makkoli and beer. She was clearly very knowledgeable about and excited to share the stories behind each spirit/distillery in Vietnam. I was not only amazed by how tasty all of the beverages were, but also how smooth and drinkable the gin and rhum were. I am typically not a fan of either gin or rhum, but I truly enjoyed the one’s we were able to sample. This experience has indeed opened my eyes to what is possible in the realm of craft spirits and I will certainly look to add some of these other varieties of alcohol to my collection. Thanks Jovel!
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Chris T
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Great liquor tasting - wide selection, fun space, generous pours, great hostess We did the liquor tasting experience and it was AWESOME! Great variety of products (all Vietnamese) from gin to rum to rice wine to makgeolli. Jovel knows a ton about each distillery and the history of the expansion of craft liquors. Cute spot, well worth visiting to learn a bit more about the history, plus generous pours and fun company.
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Informative, tasty, friendly, and fun. I love exploring specialty coffee places so was excited to sign up for this unique caffeine-fueled experience with several friends. It did not disappoint! Jovel and her team provided a top notch event from start to finish - everyone was knowledgeable and friendly.