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Is Vietnamese Coffee Stronger Than Regular Coffee?
Vietnamese coffee often tastes stronger for a reason. Here’s how Robusta beans, phin brewing and coffee-to-water ratio create the bold cup Vietnam is known for. Read more...
Vietnamese Robusta vs Arabica: What’s the Difference?
Vietnamese coffee is not just one flavour. Here’s how Robusta and Arabica differ — and how to choose the right bean for phin coffee, cà phê sữa đá or a smoother everyday cup. Read more...
Robusta vs Arabica: Why Vietnamese Coffee Tastes Stronger
If you have ever wondered why Vietnamese coffee tastes stronger than your usual café coffee, the answer usually starts with one thing: Robusta. While much of the specialty coffee world talks about Arabica, Vietnamese coffee has always had a different personality. It is bold. It is full-bodied. It has a stronger caffeine kick. And when brewed through a traditional phin filter, it creates the deep, concentrated cup that Vietnamese coffee is known for. But does that mean Robusta is better than Arabica? Not exactly. Robusta and Arabica are simply different.... Read more...
What Is a Phin Filter? The Vietnamese Coffee Dripper Explained
Before Vietnamese coffee became known around the world for its bold flavour, condensed milk, and slow-drip ritual, there was one small tool at the centre of it all: the phin filter. Simple, compact and beautifully practical, the phin is the traditional Vietnamese coffee dripper used to brew strong, concentrated coffee one cup at a time. It does not need electricity. It does not need paper filters. It does not rush. It simply sits on top of your glass, lets hot water slowly pass through the coffee grounds, and gives you... Read more...
Best Coffee Beans for Vietnamese Iced Coffee
The best coffee beans for Vietnamese iced coffee are bold, full-bodied, and strong enough to cut through condensed milk and ice. That is why Robusta-forward beans and blends work so well for cà phê sữa đá. Vietnamese iced coffee is not meant to taste like a light iced latte. It should be rich, creamy, sweet, and intense — with coffee flavour that stays present from the first sip to the last. If your Vietnamese iced coffee tastes watery, too sweet, or flat, the problem is usually not the condensed milk.... Read more...
Where to Buy Vietnamese Coffee Beans in Australia
Looking for Vietnamese coffee beans in Australia? The good news is you no longer need to wait for a trip to Vietnam to enjoy a bold, slow-dripped cup at home. The harder part is knowing what to buy — because not every coffee labelled “Vietnamese coffee” will give you the same rich, full-bodied flavour you remember from a street-side cà phê sữa đá. Whether you are new to Vietnamese coffee or trying to recreate the cup you had in Vietnam, this guide will help you understand what to look for,... Read more...