Pinkle Coffee: The cutest coffee spot in Hanoi, Vietnam
Coffee is an emotion . If you are a coffee lover, then you will totally get me!
Vietnam is a paradise for coffee lovers. This Oriental country is the second largest producer of coffee in the world, which is surprising because no one really talks about it, unless you research. We think of Brazil, Ethiopia and countries of Southern America for producing the maximum amount. Vietnamese people love their coffee, and so do the visitors. As a result, they have a huge number of cafes and coffee shops strewn all over the country, serving one of your best coffee experiences.
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Vietnam produces Robusta coffee, which is more bitter and stronger than Arabica coffee, which we usually drink. The usual Vietnamese coffee has more caffeine and it's brewed slowly for a very long time resulting in something that tastes stronger than espresso.
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Vietnamese coffee is usually prepared with sweetened condensed milk, and that makes it a heavenly drink. There is a wide variety of coffee available in this country: you think of a fruit/food item, and there's a coffee with it! eg egg coffee, orange coffee , yoghurt coffee, coconut coffee etc etc.
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The original coffee is the strong drip coffee mixed with sweetened condensed milk. This practice arose because the French could not find fresh milk. This became a tradition and till date, you won't find fresh milk in Vietnamese coffee!
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Among the variants to try must are the coconut coffee and egg coffee. This cute little purple cafe was on my radar right when I was checking in my hotel. It's situated in the heart of Hanoi and a two minute walk from our hotel. I had the coconut coffee there and it was definitely the best of my life!
Ca phe cot dua is black coffee mixed with condensed milk and coconut milk and blended with ice. If you love iced coffee, then be ready to be mesmerised!
The egg coffee is again one unique variant. Ca phe trung can be thought as a Vietnamese tiramisu or to me it was more like a pudding. Egg yolk is blended with black coffee and sweetened condensed milk is added. It is served over hot water in a plate. I was skeptical initially, but it was fantastic!
You can try all other variants like the coffee smoothie or the others that I mentioned before. It all depends how much you have time and money to spend in cafes. Hanoi is the cafe culture capital of Vietnam and I promise it won't disappoint even the snobbiest of coffee snob!
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23 comments
How cute is this cafe with its relaxing lavender hues and hanging lights?
ReplyDeleteIt was news to me that this little country is the second-largest Coffee producer in the world!
Love the pictures!!
Oh Wow! What an amazing cafe! I love coffee, and its above all else. Thanks to your pics and article, I just might let the beautiful cafe overtake my love for coffee, for a wee bit of time!
ReplyDeleteI am planning for Vietnam and trying to make a hotspot of the place. This pink cafe looks so cute , added to my list. Thanks for the review.
ReplyDeleteI love coffee. I've had Vietnamese coffee once in Jaipur. But of course, it can't beat the real one in the country of origin. I would certainly like to try the coconut coffee. Maybe, some day, I will.
ReplyDeleteLavender is my favourite colour and those huge roses look absolutely breathtaking. I am not a coffee lover but your descriptions have made me drool. Your pictures are beautiful. Will remember this cafe when I go to Vietnam.
ReplyDeleteI am a huge fan of Vietnamese coffee so it was very interesting for me to read more about its origins and history. I have tried a variant of egg coffee and thoroughly enjoyed it now I just have to try the rest! Love the images you've taken
ReplyDeleteAs a coffee lover, I totally get the feeling. This cafe seems like a great place for coffee, with relaxing lavender hues, hanging lights and beautiful Ambience.
ReplyDelete-Anjali Tripathi Upadhyay
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ReplyDeleteThe place looks divine. And your post makes me drool for that coffee.
ReplyDeleteThe Coffee(s) from Vietnam must be heavenly. Your pictures reveal the beautiful interiors of the cafe you visited.... I'm convinced!
ReplyDeleteThe place looks so cozy, colourful and inviting. I feel i can spend hours in one corner table, trying different types of coffees and reading a book. I think the coconut coffee would be my favorite. i just know it without even trying
ReplyDeleteThe pictures give me BTS vibes. Its so beautiful. I had someone suggest me Ca phe cot dua before too. I'm definitely up for giving it a try!
ReplyDeleteWhat a cafe, declaring profusely the Vietnamese exclusive taste and presentation of coffee combined with other food items one would hardly dare to imagine, like egg coffee. And the extra flaunting comes from the smooth, calming lavender hues.
ReplyDeleteI m not a huge coffee fan but that place looks stunning and I place I would love to visit someday.
ReplyDeleteI love coffee. I have tried Vietnamese coffee once but it was too sweet. The cafe looks so beautiful. Lovely pictures.
ReplyDeleteLove the color of the cafe, and more so, enjoyed reading about your experience here and the varieties of coffee! I am going to look up how to make this coconut coffee recipe that you've loved!
ReplyDeleteOMG! my elder daughter would love this place cuz she likes everything pink☺️. Such different coffees they have. The egg coffee doesn't sound appetizing but if you say that it was really good I wouldn't mind tasting it.
ReplyDeleteP.S: I missed your posts last season Mandira, glad you are back.
Love the cafe. It is indeed cute. I am sure it perfectly complements the coffee. I used to love coffee but can't have it anymore. Would have loved to try the original.
ReplyDeleteOMG. the aesthetic of this cafe is adorable. I have always wanted to travel to different places around the globe but I never really considered Vietnam. But after this post, wow. I might reconsider.
ReplyDeleteThis bright coloured cafe is definitely inviting and has different interesting varieties of coffee too. I'm a tea person but am aure coffee lovers would love trying them out.
ReplyDeleteAs a coffee lover, I too felt the vibes. I felt like having it there as I get to travel Vietnam. It is the second largest producer of coffee was bit startling fore.but I like your photographs.
ReplyDeleteThis place looks absolutely delightful! Your pictures and descriptions make me want to visit Pinkle Coffee right away. I can almost smell the aroma of freshly brewed coffee. Thank you for this lovely recommendation!
ReplyDeleteWhat a cute cafe! And I love Vietnamese coffee. I always have it as a treat whenever I find it on the menu!
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