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According to information from the International Coffee Organization – ICO, Vietnam is currently the second largest coffee exporter in the world, only after Brazil. Particularly, Vietnamese people have many choices in coffee brewing, creating bold and unforgettable flavors. Below are the famous types of coffee in Vietnam that consumers love.
Famous coffee plants in Vietnam
With a tropical climate, Vietnam has favorable conditions for the development of many crops, especially coffee. Here are the famous coffee varieties not only in Vietnam but also around the world.
Arabica Coffee
Arabica coffee, also known as coffee cherries in Vietnamese, has a morphology similar to tea plants – a common industrial plant in Vietnam, with small leaves. Coffee cherries are divided into two main types: moka coffee and catimor coffee.
Considered the most economically valuable species, Arabica accounts for a large proportion, up to 61%, of the world’s coffee production. Accordingly, Brazil and Colombia are two famous countries that are major exporters of this type of coffee.
Bourbon Coffee
Bourbon is a coffee variety belonging to the sub-species of Arabica. Thus, this is a natural mutation from Typica, with significant significance in global genetics. Bourbon coffee originates from the Bourbon Island, France, and was brought to Vietnam in 1875. Here, they established many coffee plantations to cultivate this unique coffee variety.
Biologically, Bourbon coffee trees usually have a single main trunk (Yemen) or produce multiple stems (Ethiopia). Besides, ripe cherries can have red, orange, or yellow colors, depending on the variant. Bourbon coffee beans are usually rounder than Typica and other Arabica varieties.
Typica Coffee
With special genetic characteristics, Typica coffee contains a large amount of malic acid, creating a sour taste similar to apples, combined with a sweet flavor, providing an interesting experience. Compared to Bourbon, this coffee variety has longer beans but lower yields, about 20-30% less. Moreover, Typica coffee is susceptible to various pests and diseases such as coffee leaf rust or berry disease.
Although coffee trees of the Typica variety often produce extremely high-quality coffee beans, they have relatively low economic efficiency.
Robusta Coffee
Robusta coffee, also known as vối coffee, is one of the popular and preferred types of coffee in the Vietnamese market due to its bitter taste. This type of coffee originates from the Sahara, West Africa. In Vietnam, Robusta coffee is often grown extensively in the Central Highlands, at ideal altitudes below 1,000m. These coffee trees have large sizes, reaching heights of up to 10m when mature.
Statistics show that over 90% of coffee growing areas in Vietnam use Robusta coffee varieties. Especially, Vietnam is the world’s leading exporter of Robusta coffee.
Culi Coffee
Culi or Civet coffee is a term referring to coffee beans that are round and full, providing a unique experience due to its strong bitterness, high caffeine content, and dark black color. Typically, each coffee cherry contains 2 coffee beans, and the coffee beans are usually flat in shape. However, due to genetic mutations, Culi coffee beans have only 1 nucleus, developing into a fuller round shape.
To ensure quality, Culi coffee beans are often separated, roasted independently, and commercially traded individually. The price of this type of coffee is usually higher than other similar types, reflecting its uniqueness and specialty in the coffee market.
Cherry Coffee
Cherry coffee belongs to the Coffea Excelsa or Coffea Liberica species in the Rubiaceae family, representing the third branch of popular coffee types after Arabica and Robusta. With tree and leaf sizes similar to jackfruit trees, this type of coffee is also called jackfruit coffee. Cherry coffee is suitable for various climates and has good resistance to pests and diseases. Although it has a high acidity, it is rarely grown, accounting for only about 1% of the total coffee consumption worldwide.
In terms of appearance, Cherry coffee trees have tall stems, shiny and large leaves. The tree adapts well at altitudes from 800 to 1,000m, with temperatures around 25 – 30°C and minimum rainfall of 1,000mm. Currently, this coffee tree is mainly grown in the Philippines, Malaysia, and some countries in West Africa.
Moka Coffee
Moka is a type of coffee belonging to the Arabica genus, brought to Vietnam by French immigrants in the 1930s. These coffee beans are usually small, hard, and have colors ranging from greenish yellow to light yellow. The shape of Moka coffee beans worldwide is not fixed, ranging from small to misshapen round. In Vietnam, the production of Moka coffee is very low, mainly from “cối” trees in Cau Dat, Lam Dong. The reason is due to climatic conditions, altitude, and the difficulty of soil quality for breeding and care. Therefore, the low yield combined with high-quality beans has made the price of Moka coffee higher than the general price of coffee in Vietnam.
Catimor Coffee
In the 19th century, the Central-South America region often faced epidemics on coffee trees, especially for varieties like Bourbon, Typica, and Moka. To solve this problem, researchers made efforts to create a coffee variety with better disease resistance, small tree trunks, and high productivity.
In 1959, Portuguese researchers succeeded in creating the Catimor coffee variety, meeting these criteria. This is the result of the crossbreeding process between Timor coffee and Caturra coffee.
The Catimor coffee plant is evaluated to have high productivity, good disease resistance, small size, and suitability for growing many trees in the same area. These coffee beans were first introduced in Brazil in 1970 and have had a positive effect as farmers and coffee factories seek high-yield coffee varieties.
Types of Delicious Coffee in Vietnam
Today, the beverage market in Vietnam is increasingly diverse with the emergence of many different types of coffee. This brings diversity and a wide range of choices for consumers, with many famous types of coffee unique to Vietnam.
Traditional Filter Coffee
Phin coffee is the general term for types of coffee brewed using a phin – a device resembling a cup with many small holes at the bottom, accompanied by a circular tamper placed on the phin to brew and filter the coffee.
Typically, the phin is made of aluminum to retain the water temperature when brewing coffee, ensuring the final product maintains the necessary heat after filtration. The bottom filter of the phin has small holes to prevent coffee grounds from falling down into the cup. Meanwhile, the phin plate compresses the coffee grounds tightly so that boiling water can filter through and absorb all the coffee flavor.
Brewing coffee with a phin is a popular method among those who love pure coffee. The phin is often used in small coffee shops with few customers, with an extremely simple brewing process, just waiting for the water to slowly flow through the coffee grounds under the force of gravity.
Black Coffee with Ice
Black coffee with ice is a popular type of beverage in Vietnam. This drink is brewed by pouring hot black coffee into a glass with ice cubes. Black iced coffee has the characteristic bold bitter taste of coffee, combined with the refreshing coldness of ice cubes, creating a refreshing and cooling beverage.
Bạc xỉu
Bạc xỉu drink was brought to Saigon by the Chinese in the 1950s. This type of drink shares similar characteristics to milk coffee but with a higher ratio of milk. In the past, bạc xỉu was often enjoyed hot. However, recently, this beverage has been diversified to cater to the preferences of customers, including enjoying it cold.
Espresso
Espresso, formerly known as cream coffee, is a beverage processed under high pressure through finely ground coffee powder, creating a distinctive and concentrated flavor. Especially, Espresso has much higher caffeine content compared to other types of coffee. For coffee lovers, enjoying Espresso is not only an experience but also an art, with a unique and unforgettable flavor.
Americano
Americano is a traditional coffee beverage of Americans and is quite popular in Vietnam. The special feature of this drink is its slightly less bitter taste compared to espresso due to the process of diluting espresso with hot water at a certain ratio.
Vacuum Coffee
When the pressure created by the steam in the Siphon flask balances with the atmospheric pressure from another flask, a vacuum state is created. This coffee brewing process is called Vacuum coffee maker.
Egg Coffee
This is a drink originating from Hanoi in the 1950s and has recently become popular among young people. The simple ingredients include fresh eggs, milk, coffee, and sugar. Egg coffee can be enjoyed hot or cold depending on personal preference. However, according to the Hanoi people’s taste standard, this beverage is often preferred hot to experience its rich flavor.
Coconut Coffee
Coconut coffee combines the bitter taste of coffee, the creamy flavor of coconut, and the coolness from ice. This is a particularly suitable drink for hot days. With its attractive appearance and sweet aroma, this drink quickly attracts the attention of many customers, especially young people.
Cold Brew Coffee
Cold brew coffee is essentially a different method of brewing coffee compared to traditional methods. The beverage is brewed cold by extracting caffeine, creating a rich and stimulating flavor. Coffee lovers often find the flavor of cold brew coffee smoother and lighter than hot coffee, especially without the characteristic sour taste of traditional coffee.
Latte
If you’re not familiar with coffee, you might confuse Latte with Cappuccino because both include espresso, hot milk, and milk foam. However, unlike Cappuccino, Latte has less milk foam, only half as much as hot milk. Therefore, this drink is usually less frothy and served in fairly large cups to enjoy the full flavor of coffee.
Mocha Coffee
Mocha is a very popular beverage among young people in Vietnam. Unlike Cappuccino or Latte, this drink brings the rich aroma of fresh cream combined with the rich flavor of hot chocolate. This helps you avoid sleeplessness or feeling overheated.
Cuban Coffee
Cuban coffee is one of the famous types of coffee, often found in upscale bars and restaurants in Vietnam and worldwide. This beverage originates from the traditional coffee brewing method of the Cuban people, creating a unique flavor. Cuban coffee often brings a sweet and is served after dinner. However, to make Cuban coffee, you need good brewing techniques to create a thick crema layer on top.
Where to buy quality roasted coffee for business?
Currently, Kamereo provides many roasted coffee products from big brands such as Trung Nguyen, Lacaph,… to meet the business needs of coffee shops, restaurants. With the advantage of direct import from manufacturers, we bring customers products with the best price, ensuring quality compared to competitors in the market.
The price of coffee at Kamereo starts from 60,000 VND per pack of 500g, depending on each product and promotional policies at certain times. Besides, you also receive delivery support for minimum bills of 400,000 VND. There is a chance to get a 1% refund for eligible total bills. Contact Kamereo via hotline 0812 46 37 27 to get advice and support for ordering.
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Summary
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