Embark on a cultural journey through Ho Chi Minh City, exploring the city's rich coffee heritage. Your guide will navigate you through hidden alleyways and local haunts, beginning with a traditional cà phê vợt shop that has been serving customers for over fifty years. Here, coffee is brewed using a cloth filter, resulting in a smooth, rich taste that has endured the passage of time.
Next, ascend to the renowned Cà Phê Cheo Leo, a small balcony café nestled within an old apartment building. This spot offers panoramic street views and boasts a story so compelling it was featured in The New York Times. From there, proceed to enjoy a cà phê bệt, where locals sprawl on mats or tiny stools in a park, engaging in conversation, playing guitar, and savouring iced coffee. This location provides an authentic glimpse into Ho Chi Minh City's youthful street culture.
The tour culminates in a coffee workshop led by a local barista. Here, you'll gain insight into various brewing methods, from phin filter to pour-over, and even have the opportunity to create your own blend to savour immediately. By the conclusion of this immersive experience, you will have sampled three distinct coffee styles and truly experienced the social heart of the city.