Vietnamese Coffee Workshop at a Local Home - Make & Taste 5 Iconic Drinks

Discover the heart of Vietnamese coffee culture inside a cozy local home in Ho Chi Minh City. This hands-on workshop lets you brew, taste, and learn about five legendary Vietnamese coffees, all while enjoying the stories and traditions that make each cup unique.

What You’ll Make & Taste

Experience the full spectrum of Vietnam’s coffee culture:

Cà Phê Trứng – Hanoi-style egg coffee
Cà Phê Dừa – Mekong rich coconut coffee
Cà Phê Muối – Hue salted cream coffee
Cà Phê Đen – strong black coffee
Cà Phê Sữa – legendary milk coffee

You’ll learn the traditional phin filter brewing method, taste each coffee like a local, and explore the unique flavors and cultural stories behind every cup.

What You’ll Learn

How to brew authentic Vietnamese coffee at home
The cultural significance of different coffee styles across Vietnam
Tips for enjoying coffee like a local, from preparation to tasting
The history behind egg coffee, salted coffee, and other regional specialties

Why Join This Workshop

Authentic local setting: sit inside a real Vietnamese home, not a tourist café
Hands-on & interactive: brew each coffee yourself under expert guidance
Cultural immersion: hear fascinating stories about coffee and daily life
Free & tip-based: accessible to all travelers
Small, intimate group: personal guidance and a friendly atmosphere

Duration: ~2 hours
Group size: Small & cozy for a personal experience

Come curious, leave caffeinated, and take home hands-on skills, amazing stories, and a deeper appreciation for Vietnam’s legendary coffee culture!

The tour lasts 2 hours

Available in English

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1 stop

49 m walking

2 hours

Meeting point:FamilyMart Nguyễn Đình ChiểuWe will meet at FamilyMart, right next to the Petrolimex gas station. When you arrive, please feel free to wait comfortably inside FamilyMart where there is air conditioning. Your local host will come and meet you there.Open in Google Maps →

Free entry

Vườn Chuối Coffee WorkshopJust a few minutes away, we arrive at a real local home tucked inside a quiet residential alley. Away from tourist crowds, this is where everyday life unfolds — family meals, afternoon coffee, neighborhood chats. Here, the experience becomes personal. Whether it’s sharing stories, preparing drinks, or simply sitting around the table, you’ll step inside a space most travelers never see — a genuine slice of Saigon home life.

1 stop

49 m walking

2 hours

Free entry

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Free tours don't have a fixed price. At the end, each person contributes to the guide the amount they consider fair based on their satisfaction. As a guideline, Guruwalk recommends between €15 and $50 per participant.

Accessibility

Suitable for people with reduced mobility.

Groups

Accepts bookings of up to 7 people.

Pets

Not suitable for bringing pets.

Minimum attendees

Requires a minimum of 2 people to conduct the tour.

Additional costs

The tour does not require payment for entries or additional expenses.

Free cancellation

If you cannot attend the tour, please cancel the reservation, otherwise the guide will be waiting for you.