{"id":64715,"date":"2026-01-23T16:37:01","date_gmt":"2026-01-23T08:37:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/1zpresso.coffee\/?p=64715"},"modified":"2026-06-04T13:12:00","modified_gmt":"2026-06-04T05:12:00","slug":"a-guide-to-vietnamese-coffee","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/1zpresso.coffee\/jp\/a-guide-to-vietnamese-coffee\/","title":{"rendered":"A Guide to Vietnamese Coffee: Beans, Phin Brewing, and Must-Try Drinks"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Vietnam is the world\u2019s second-largest coffee producer, and coffee is part of everyday life there. Vietnamese instant coffee is also a popular, easy-to-pack souvenir.<\/span><\/p>\n

If you\u2019re new to Vietnamese coffee, this guide covers the essentials: how the industry grew, what the beans taste like, how to choose them, and how the iconic phin filter works. You\u2019ll also find seven must-try Vietnamese coffee drinks to order on your next trip\u2014or recreate at home.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Vietnamese Coffee 101: History, Production, and Where It\u2019s Grown<\/b><\/h2>\n

How Coffee Took Root in Vietnam<\/b><\/h3>\n

Coffee arrived in Vietnam in the mid-19th century, introduced by the French. Early Arabica plantings were hit hard by leaf rust. Over time, the more resilient Robusta expanded and became the country\u2019s dominant variety.<\/span><\/p>\n

At first, coffee was grown on a small scale. Later, it expanded into commercial production.<\/span><\/p>\n

In the early 20th century, production grew steadily. The Vietnam War disrupted that momentum. After economic reforms, the government again allowed smallholders to own their own coffee farms.<\/span><\/p>\n

Then, rising global coffee prices from 1994 to 1998 drew more farmers into coffee. Planting area and output climbed quickly, helping Vietnam emerge as a major producing country. Today, Vietnam remains a key player in the global coffee supply chain.<\/span><\/p>\n

According to <\/span>USDA data<\/span><\/a>, Vietnam ranks second in total production for the 2024\/25 marketing year. It accounts for 17% of global output, behind only Brazil.<\/span><\/p>\n

The <\/span>2025 Coffee Annual report<\/span><\/a> notes that Vietnam\u2019s key export markets include Germany, Italy, Spain, and Japan.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Arabica vs. Robusta: What Vietnam Grows<\/b><\/h3>\n

Vietnam is the world\u2019s largest producer of Robusta coffee, accounting for more than 40% of global Robusta output.<\/span><\/p>\n

The <\/span>Coffee Annual report<\/span><\/a> projects total production of 31 million bags of green coffee in the 2025\/26 marketing year. Robusta is expected to make up 30 million bags. Arabica is projected at about 1 million bags, with Catimor as a common variety.<\/span><\/p>\n

One reason Vietnamese instant coffee is so well known is Robusta\u2019s role in instant coffee production. Vietnam\u2019s stable supply, approachable pricing, and distinct flavor profile have helped instant coffee become one of the country\u2019s best-known coffee products.<\/span><\/p>\n

USDA forecasts that Vietnam\u2019s instant coffee exports plus domestic consumption will total about 4.1 million bags in 2025\/26.<\/span><\/p>\n

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What Vietnamese Coffee Tastes Like<\/b><\/h3>\n