The Best Coffees in Vietnam – Which Should You Try?
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The best coffees in Vietnam and how to make a good cup of coffee is something that a fan of Vietnamese coffee can not be ignored. So where is good coffee?
Vietnamese filter coffee culture
Since when has drinking coffee become a beautiful culture passed down from generation to generation of Vietnamese people. Good coffee culture lies in the way of enjoying, not fast, not slow, but just enough, in harmony. Coffee is not necessarily the best coffee in Vietnam, a cup of coffee does not have to be drunk in a fancy place.
In the 2000s, it was not difficult to see "toad" cafes and "racquet" cafes. Although it is different in the way of preparation, but any drinker wants to enjoy it in his own way, still the glasses of ice brown, ice black or iced milk brown, black iced milk as the Vietnamese call it. .
In recent years, "racquet" cafes have almost disappeared, people almost prefer filter coffee. There is nothing like sitting and watching the streets, while listening to the "hair split" of each drop of coffee, emitting a passionate aroma, mixed with a little sour, bitter, and mountainous taste.
Vietnamese filter coffee culture
Although Western culture is imported with hustle and bustle lifestyle and famous coffees like Latte, Capuchino. However, Vietnamese people still never forget their coffee culture with coffees from the majestic red basalt land.
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Top 4 best coffees in Vietnam
Coffee is grown in many places across Vietnam and determining what is a good coffee needs to be based on many factors. If a person is not familiar with coffee but wants to enjoy it, it is not difficult to choose because it is possible to follow the consumption trend of the majority. Here are the top 4 best coffees in Vietnam:
Best coffees in Vietnam
Arabica: Also known as the rustic name “Tea coffee”, originated from Ethiopia – a country in Africa. In Vietnam, this type of coffee is mainly grown in cool climates with altitudes from 600m. Currently, this type of coffee is grown most in the Central Highlands - fertile basalt red soil. Any Vietnamese who has ever drank this coffee can feel the sour taste mixed with bitterness but only a slight bitterness in each sip of coffee, more especially this coffee has a very ethereal aroma. , gently makes anyone who has ever drank can not stop at the level of testing.
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Robusta: Another name is "Robust coffee", originating from Congo - Belgium. In Vietnam, this type of coffee is grown mainly at an altitude below 1000m above sea level and at a temperature of 24ºC – 29ºC. Robusta is listed in the list of 1 of the best coffee in Vietnam because it is grown most in the "coffee capital". Unlike Arabica's mild sour and bitter taste, Robusta seems to be stronger with a bitter taste that is not sour and a passionate aroma suitable for people with strong taste. Robusta coffee when not roasted will smell like fresh peanuts, but the most fragrant is still the faint aroma of Robusta coffee when roasted. Belgium. In Vietnam, this type of coffee is grown mainly at an altitude below 1000m above sea level and at a temperature of 24ºC – 29ºC. Robusta is listed in the list of 1 of the best coffee in Vietnam because it is grown most in the "coffee capital". Unlike Arabica's mild sour and bitter taste, Robusta seems to be stronger with a bitter taste that is not sour and a passionate aroma suitable for people with strong taste. Unroasted Robusta coffee will smell like fresh peanuts, but the most fragrant is still the faint aroma of Robusta coffee when roasted.
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Culi: Also known as Bi coffee, the reason it has such a name is because of the shape of the large and round coffee beans. Culi coffee is derived from single Cherry coffee beans and is produced in several countries such as Kenya, Brazil, Tanzania and Vietnam. Unlike other types of coffee, Culi coffee is usually more expensive due to the small amount harvested and its color when brewed black, not dark brown. Because of the black color and bitter taste of Culi, this coffee is often used to mix with other coffees to create new and more diverse flavors.
Cherry: Another name is Jackfruit coffee, originating from Liberia - Central Africa. This type of coffee is suitable for growing in many different climates at an altitude of 800-1000m. Cherry coffee is not as popular as Arabica or Robusta, perhaps partly due to its sour taste, along with the aroma of ripe berries mixed with a little floral scent suitable for most women.
In addition to finding the names of the best coffees in Vietnam, a reputable place to buy is also a problem for coffee lovers. It is not difficult to find standard Robusta and Arabica coffee at Aeroco Coffee.
How to make a cup of standard filter coffee
Brew 1 cup of standard filter coffee
The first and most important thing is to prepare the ingredients, you can easily find the right coffee for your taste at Aeroco Coffee - specialty coffee.
The temperature of the brewing water is also an equally important factor in creating a perfect cup of coffee. The most optimal temperature of water is to boil from 92ºC - 98ºC, do not let the water boil too much because if the temperature is too high, the coffee will be bitter or if the water is not boiling enough, the coffee will not bloom evenly.
In addition, the filter for making coffee must also be preheated to keep the temperature stable, helping the coffee to flow evenly. The type of filter selected must also be an aluminum filter to produce a delicious cup of coffee.
Finally, stirring the coffee must also be gentle and even, using a moderate force will make the coffee flavor blend together and emit the aroma according to its standards. At that time, a standard cup of filter coffee will be born.
