Vietnamese coffee has outdone the ordinary cup of coffee that is served in next door restaurants. It is no longer a simple drink because its rich quality has overtaken the typical cup of coffee found in many shelves. Far from being scrumptious, it is common to find many types of coffee served in traditional coffee houses around town.
“Ca Phe Nâu”/“Ca Phe Sữa”
Many coffee lovers in Vietnam and abroad drink the dark, strong coffee that is blended with candy-coated with milk, a trend that was started by the French, who could not get fresh milk. Till now, fresh milk is not considered as an essential ingredient of coffee making in many traditional bars and restaurants. This type of coffee, which is served hot or cold, is referred to as “Ca Phe Nau” (brown coffee) in the North of Vietnam, while, in the South of Vietnam it is referred to as “Ca Phe Sua” (milk coffee).
“Sua Chua Ca Phe”
Similar to coffee, yoghurt was primarily introduced to Vietnam by the French colonialists, and since then, it has been accepted as part of the gastronomic tradition. It is characterized by a rich and buttery-smooth taste and is served with an assortment of toppings, such as fermented rice, mango or coffee. It may sound odd for the first time, but those who have tasted it, claim that the rich yoghurt sets perfectly well with a rivulet of black coffee. You only need a little stirring.
“Ca Phe Trứng”
Egg coffee may be an out of the ordinary kind of drink, but for sure, this is a special coffee drink in Vietnam. It is prepared by whipping egg yolk with think milk into an airy fizz that meets dark coffee. This is a brainchild of the coffee brewers of Hanoi in Vietnam, which started in 1940s. This was the time when milk was hard to find. Therefore, egg yolks offered a great alternative for milk. To date, many coffee cafés have adopted this coffee and they still serve egg coffee with new varieties bordering on the egg yolk blend.
“Ca Phe Cốt Dừa”
Ca Phe Cot Dua is a coffee type was common among the youth of Vietnam in a couple of years back. It is prepared by serving black coffee with a splash of condensed milk, blended with coconut milk and ice cubes.
“Sinh To Ca Phe”
This is described as smoothie that is prepared as a creamy mixture of fresh fruit with a drop of Vietnamese coffee. It is also mixed with yoghurt or cashew nuts. The people of Hanoi also love preparing a blend of coffee and banana, including avocado. Whereas the coffee lovers of Ho Chi Minh City blend coffee with sapodilla, which is a tropical fruit that has a custard-like tang. These are flavorsome ways of getting your caffeine fix and vitamins in one cup.
