Vietnam is the second largest exporter for coffee and related products. Vietnam produces more than a million tons of coffee annually.
The market for Vietnamese Coffee is on a rise and some experts even predict that it will give a tough time to Arabica Coffee in the near future. In this post, we’ll look at some of the best Vietnamese coffee brands and companies to try.
The Vietnamese coffee culture was revolutionized post colonization – when the locals tasted and adopted as their favorite brew.
Best Vietnamese Coffee Brands
1. Trung Nguyen Coffee
If you search for Vietnamese coffee you will see Trung Nguyen ranked first in most of the results. This is hands-down the best Vietnamese coffee brand and heavily popular both locally and internationally.
Trung Nguyen Vietnamese coffee is an international brand and a highly-trusted one. They have been in the coffee business since 1961. Trung Nguyen cultivates and roasts coffee beans in their own farms. The after cultivation process till its packaging is all monitored in-house.
Nguyen coffee is preferred for its aroma, and deep Vietnamese traditional flavor. The coffee resembles a lighter shade of french toast blended with Vietnamese taste.
Unlike other brands which are mostly dominated by Robusta Beans – Trung Nguyen Vietnamese coffee has a mixture of Arabica, Robusta, Excelsa, and Catimor.
If you are new to Robusta Beans or Vietnamese coffee, then go with this one. It is a definite delight especially if you prepare it the Vietnamese way.
Pros
- Inexpensive
- Very little acidity
Cons
- Can have a bit of an aftertaste
2. Chestbrew Coffees
If you are not a fan of Robusta but want strong yet smooth coffee then go for Chestbrew Coffees.
This enterprise is a result of two deep coffee lovers MINH TRAN and TERESA MA. Supposedly they both are not originally from Vietnam, but they entered the coffee business primarily because for their personal cravings for Vietnamese coffees.
Chestbrew coffees are completely made from Arabica Beans. These beans are grown in special fields dedicated for Arabica ones to keep the flavor intact. Basically Chestbrew offers you Arabica infused with Vietnamese flavors.
After Trung Nguyen – Chestbrew is preferred by a lot of coffee lovers. Basically because Arabica is also very popular among them. And also because Chestbrew offers exotic and strong Vietnamese flavor along with Arabica.
Note – Chesbrew is also consumed as iced coffee just as it is consumed as a how water one. Some see this brand as a specialty in iced coffees. So you can prepare a cold beverage too using Chestbrew.
Pros
- Superb taste
- Very intense
Cons
- Not cheap
3. Vinacafe Instant Coffee Mix
Vinacafe is an affiliate of the Vietnam National Coffee Corporation and hence abbreviated “Vinacafe”.
A national brand – Vinacafe produces and distributes some of the best Veitnamese instant coffee mix packs. And to your very surprise Vinacafe products have received Highest Quality Vietnamese Product title many a times.
Vinacafe coffee products are very popular for Instant Mixes. It is best if you just want to have a cup of Vietnamese coffee that tastes good but that doesn?t take too long to prepare.
Generally coffees are not preferred as Instant Mixes. Drinkers want to brew and consume – so that the thickness and flavor is not affected. However Vinacafe Instant Mix stands out – in offering the same taste and texture of a brewed coffee.
You can have both Arabica and Robusta in Vinacafe 3-in-1 instant Mixes. They also have a Premium quality packaging named as Gold Premium and Original Premium. Both these packages offer Arabica and Robusta as well. If you want to first taste and then go for the premium ones – then buy the Regular 3-in-1 Instant Mix Pack.
Pros
- Ready to go drink
- Good even though it’s instant
Cons
- It is after all instant coffee
4. Lang Thang Coffee Co.
This brand is a local Vietnamese production with their farms in Saigon. Lang Thang Group has a variety of other products and apparels as well but their specialization is Coffee.
The signature product by them is their very famous “Saigon Phin Dhalak”. As different their name sounds so is the coffee’s taste. It is a blend of Arabica, soy and peaberry – all of them grown in local Vietnamese farms in Tay Nguyen.
The coffee is custom-roasted and you can enjoy it as a French Press or as Phin Produce. The beverage like the Chestbrew’s tastes best as iced coffee. Although you have hot water option too.
Consumers like the super rich aroma and are also fans for the coarseness of coffee’s beans. It is available as Pre-ground coffee in 12oz resealable bag. Usually the coffee is praised for its caffeine experience and a peculiar aftertaste. The peaberry blend makes the cup even more enchanting.
Pros
- High caffeine
Cons
- Ground very fine so not suitable for a phin
- Contains artificial flavorings