About this tour
A hands-on coffee workshop for small groups (up to eight) led by a local barista in Hanoi, running 2 hours. You'll brew and taste six Vietnamese coffee styles — phin filter, egg coffee, salt coffee, coconut coffee, and two others — using traditional methods. Each participant brews their own cup, takes home recipes, and gets local tips on cafés and food spots around the city.
Highlights
- Brew six distinct Vietnamese coffee styles with a local barista
- Master the traditional phin filter and iconic Hanoi egg coffee
- Taste salt coffee and coconut coffee — trending local variations
- Hands-on: each guest brews and tastes their own cups
- Learn Vietnam's coffee history and Robusta bean significance
- Receive printed recipes and takeaway gift to recreate at home
- Get personalised local recommendations for food and hidden cafés
- Intimate group of maximum eight people
What to expect
You'll arrive at a café in Hanoi where a local barista introduces you to Vietnamese coffee culture and the country's role as the world's second-largest coffee producer. The workshop walks you through brewing techniques step by step: starting with the phin filter method, moving to egg coffee preparation, then experimenting with variations like salt and coconut coffee. You'll brew and taste each style yourself using all provided tools and ingredients.
Throughout, the barista shares practical tips and cultural context. Near the end, you'll receive printed recipes for all six methods, a small gift to take away, and insider advice on where to find the best local cafés and food around Hanoi. The whole session lasts about 2 hours and wraps up with you confident enough to recreate these drinks at home.
What travellers say
- Small group size keeps it personal and hands-on
- Local barista teaches authentic techniques and local context
- All six brewing styles and ingredients provided ready to go
- Recipes and gift let you recreate drinks at home afterwards
- Insider tips on cafés and food spots around Hanoi
- Tips and gratuities not included; budget extra if you wish
- 2 hours is tight if you want to linger over each coffee
Themes summarised by our team from public information about this tour. Verify specifics on the operator's page before booking.
Good to know
This suits coffee enthusiasts and curious travellers keen to understand Vietnamese food culture beyond surface-level tourism. No barista experience needed — it's designed for beginners. The workshop is indoor and low-intensity, so fitness level isn't a factor. Note that infants and young children can attend (prams welcome), though the hands-on brewing may not engage very small kids. The group size caps at eight, so it stays intimate. The 2-hour duration fits most schedules. All coffee, tools, equipment, and recipes are included; personal snacks and drinks outside the workshop, plus tips and gratuities, aren't covered. Public transport options are nearby if you need directions.
Tour sold and operated by Viator via Viator. Descriptions on this page are original BookNow summaries written by our team — not copied from the operator. Prices and availability are confirmed at checkout.