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3 hours
Mobile ticket
Unlike a typical coffee tasting, this is a fully instructor-led, 3-hour specialty coffee workshop where you train like a real barista using professional espresso machines and equipment. You’ll practice espresso extraction, milk texturing, and latte art step by step under the guidance of an experienced local barista.
During the workshop, you will explore how local beans are transformed through Western espresso techniques in today’s café scene. You won’t just make drinks; you’ll understand café workflow, quality control, and the cultural exchange shaping Vietnam’s contemporary coffee culture.
With dedicated practice time in a private workshop space and personalized instruction, this experience is ideal for coffee lovers, curious beginners, digital nomads, couples, and travelers seeking a deeper, skill-based cultural activity in Hanoi. You’ll leave not only with new barista skills, but with a true understanding of Vietnam’s evolving coffee identity.
Public transportation options are available nearby
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Step into the world of modern Vietnamese specialty coffee in this fully instructor-led, 3-hour hands-on workshop in Hanoi. This in-depth workshop introduces you to specialty coffee fundamentals, from coffee bean selection and flavor profiles to café brewing standards used in contemporary coffee shops. You’ll immerse into the Vietnamese coffee history and drinking culture and what makes an excellent cup of coffee. The workshop begins with an introduction to pour-over brewing. You’ll practice controlled pouring, adjusting water temperature and grind size to highlight clarity and flavor balance in Vietnamese specialty beans. Under the guidance of an experienced barista, you’ll practice espresso extraction, milk steaming for milk-based drinks, and pouring techniques for classic latte art patterns such as heart, tulip, and rosetta. Besides, you also learn how to brew the pour-over coffee, or the Phin (Vietnamese traditional method of brewing coffee). At the end of the session, relax, enjoy your own creations, and connect with fellow travelers in a real café environment. A certificate of completion is available as a keepsake of your barista experience.
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Pour-over Coffee
Start your coffee exploration with a well-balanced pour-over that perfectly blends a mild acidity with distinct tropical fruit flavors.
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Expresso
Learn to extract a balanced espresso shot using a professional machine, mastering grind size, timing, and crema.
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Latte or Cappuccino
Prepare a classic cappuccino or latte by balancing espresso, steamed milk, and rich foam texture. Practice pouring basic latte art patterns.
Coffee beans, milk, and other ingredients
Milk steaming and latte art practice
Hands-on espresso extraction practice
Coffee tastings during the workshop
English-speaking barista instructor
Professional espresso machine and equipment
Personal expenses
Transportation to/from the venue
1 review
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
William N,Mar 7, 2026
- Review from Viator
Alex is a wonderful guide. The workshop is perfect for anyone who wants to learn the basics of coffee and different brewing techniques. It’s a great introduction for beginners. I highly recommend booking a workshop with Alex.
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