Coffee plus Vietnam street energy is a smart combo. This hands-on class with Tri Long Coffee uses the most famous local style, cà phê sữa Sài Gòn, as the starting point. You’ll cover how Vietnamese coffee became what it is today, then you’ll shift from facts to making your own cups.

What I like most is the focus on practical method—especially the hands-on part—and the way the session tries to make the flavors make sense, not just taste good. I also like that you’re offered choices: Special Egg Coffee, Coconut Coffee, or Salt Coffee, then you get the free phin filter coffee lesson layered in.

One thing to consider: based on a complaint about the way options are described, you should double-check exactly how many drinks you’ll make in the class you book. The experience is still fun and educational, but the details can matter if you’re expecting three different coffee styles.

Key highlights if you love coffee (or just love learning)

• Pick a signature course (egg, coconut, or salt) and then add the free phin filter coffee
• Small group size (max 10 people), so the staff can actually help you dial in the brew
• Hands-on roasting and brewing basics tied to Vietnamese coffee culture, not just a demo
• Cà phê sữa Sài Gòn is the anchor flavor, so you know what you’re aiming for
• A more playful teaching style, with humor and entertainment built into the class

Tri Long Coffee in Hoi An: why this class feels different

Hoi An is full of cafés, lanterns, and quick sips. This experience is for people who want the backstory and the technique, not just a drink in a plastic cup. Tri Long Coffee frames the session around Vietnamese coffee culture and then makes you work through the steps that create that distinct style.

The name in Vietnam coffee circles you’ll hear again and again is cà phê sữa Sài Gòn. It’s basically your map. Once you understand what makes it taste the way it does—sweet, creamy, and built to handle strong coffee—you can approach the specialty versions (egg, coconut, salt) with way more confidence.

I also like that this isn’t just one lecture. You learn roasting and then you make coffee. That matters because Vietnamese coffee method isn’t complicated, but it is specific. A small change in brewing strength or timing can shift the whole cup.

Price and value: $17 for 90 minutes of coffee craft

At $17 per person for about 1.5 hours, this isn’t a bargain that feels cheap. It’s more like a paid workshop. You’re paying for a structured teaching experience, access to the materials and ingredients, and a guided path through Vietnamese coffee culture.

Value usually comes down to two things: Do you get hands-on time? And do you leave with something you can actually repeat? This class is built around making coffee yourself and learning how to brew using a traditional phin filter. That’s useful because you can bring the method home and stop treating Vietnamese coffee like a one-trip-only luxury.

Still, there’s a practical wrinkle. One mixed report mentioned that the number of coffees included didn’t match what they expected from the description. So for best value, confirm which combination you’ll make for your chosen option—and whether you’re expecting three different specialty drinks or a specialty course plus the free filter lesson.

How the 90 minutes usually runs (what you’ll do, in order)

The session is designed like a mini course with a clear rhythm: story first, then method, then you produce the drink.

Here’s what you can expect based on how the class is described and what people highlight after:

1. Welcome and coffee culture context: you get background on Vietnamese coffee and why the country’s style tastes the way it does.
2. Roasting and flavor thinking: you learn how roasting fits into what ends up in the cup. This helps when you taste and try to understand why one coffee style feels heavier, sweeter, or more fragrant.
3. Choose your specialty course: you select one from Special Egg Coffee, Coconut Coffee, or Salt Coffee.
4. Hands-on brewing and help: the staff demonstrate and guide you as you make your coffee.
5. Free phin filter coffee course: included as part of the experience, using the traditional Vietnamese filter for a distinct result.

The session ends back where it starts, so it’s easy to plug into your day without long hops or extra planning.

The specialty courses: egg, coconut, and salt (how to choose)

This is where the class gets fun. You don’t just taste a version of Vietnamese coffee—you make one.

Special Egg Coffee

Egg coffee is famous in Vietnam, and it usually means rich texture and a custardy sweetness. In this class, the egg component is framed as a silky sweet element paired with fresh cow’s milk in the method. If you like dessert-style drinks or you’re curious about why this version is so popular, egg coffee is often the most rewarding first pick.

Coconut Coffee

Coconut coffee is built to feel refreshing, even though it still uses coffee as the base. If you want something that tastes more tropical than the classic dairy-forward cups, this option makes sense. The teaching style here matters too: you’re not just sipping a flavor, you’re learning how the components work together.

Salt Coffee

Salt coffee is the most intriguing choice. The idea is simple: salt can enhance sweetness and change how flavors land on your tongue. The class also treats salt coffee as a skill you can learn, not a gimmick you have to pretend to understand. If you like unusual flavor combos and you want something that sparks real questions, salt is a great bet.

My practical tip for choosing: if you’re a sweet-tooth person, go egg. If you want lighter and refreshing, go coconut. If you like flavor experiments and you’re okay with a salty twist, go salt.

The free phin filter coffee lesson: the skill you’ll actually reuse

Vietnam’s phin filter is the real foundation beneath most of the country’s coffee styles. It’s also the reason Vietnamese coffee tastes so distinct when you compare it to a typical espresso or drip cup.

What you’re learning in the free course is the art of brewing with the traditional filter so you can get a cup that’s rich and full-flavored. Even if you choose a specialty course for the main experience, this part is the practical takeaway: you’re learning how the method works, not just the end result.

Why that’s valuable:

• You understand the base brew, which helps you appreciate why different add-ins change the cup.
• You get a repeatable method. Once you’ve brewed with a phin filter, you can seek out the gear and try it again later without needing a tour.

Small group size at Tri Long: better help, less waiting

This class caps at 10 people. That’s a big deal for a hands-on workshop. With fewer people, you tend to get faster assistance when you’re unsure about a step, and you’re more likely to actually hear the instructions clearly.

You’ll also likely experience the staff as active guides. Several people highlight that the team explains in a very in-depth way and demonstrates clearly. That teaching style is what turns coffee from a mystery into something you can reproduce.

Hoi An logistics: meeting point and planning your timing

The class starts at Trí Long Coffee, 88 Đ. Phan Chu Trinh, Phường Minh An, Hội An, Quảng Nam, Vietnam. It ends back at the meeting point.

That matters because Hoi An can eat time with traffic and wandering. An experience that lasts about 1 hour 30 minutes and returns to the same place is easy to schedule before or after dinner. If you’re doing other old town activities, this fits nicely as a coffee-focused pause in the middle of your day.

Also, bring a phone for your mobile ticket. It’s one less thing to worry about when you’re navigating lantern streets.

What to watch for: the one complaint worth taking seriously

Most of the feedback points to a fun, educational class with good explanation and helpful demonstrations. Still, one key complaint said the experience felt misleading because the number of coffees included didn’t match what they expected.

Here’s how to protect yourself:

• When you book, confirm what’s included for your chosen specialty course.
• If you’re expecting egg, coconut, and salt all in one session, double-check whether that’s included or if you’ll choose one specialty plus the free phin filter lesson.

This is common in “choose one course” workshops. It’s not necessarily bad, but it can be annoying if you planned around a specific number of drinks.

Who this class is best for (and who might skip it)

This is a strong fit if:

• You want a guided coffee lesson in Hoi An, not just a café stop.
• You like interactive experiences where you make the drink.
• You’re curious about Vietnamese coffee culture and want the phin filter skill.

You might skip it if:

• You only want a quick drink and zero technique.
• You’re very sensitive to marketing clarity and hate any uncertainty about what’s included.

If you’re traveling as a couple or solo and you enjoy short workshops, this is a good use of time. It also works well when the weather is too hot or humid for a long activity—coffee craft indoors can be a relief.

Should you book Tri Long Coffee making coffee in Hoi An old town?

I think this is worth booking if your goal is real coffee learning with hands-on brewing. The best parts are the combination: Vietnamese coffee culture context plus the practical method using a phin filter, topped with a specialty course you get to make yourself.

Just do one smart move: before you book, confirm what your class includes in terms of number of specialty drinks. If you go in expecting one specialty course (egg or coconut or salt) plus the free phin filter session, you’ll likely feel a lot more satisfied with the $17 value for 1.5 hours.

If you love trying different Vietnamese coffee styles and you want to come away able to brew at least one version again, this is a great afternoon plan in Hoi An.

FAQ

Where does the Tri Long Coffee class start in Hoi An?

It starts at Trí Long Coffee, 88 Đ. Phan Chu Trinh, Phường Minh An, Hội An, Quảng Nam, Vietnam, and it ends back at the meeting point.

How long is the experience?

The class is about 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.).

How much does it cost?

The price is $17.00 per person.

Do I get a phin filter coffee lesson?

Yes. A Vietnamese Phin Filter Coffee course is included for free as part of the experience.

What coffee courses can I choose from?

You can choose from three specialty courses: Special Egg Coffee, Coconut Coffee, or Salt Coffee.

Is there a limit on group size?

Yes. The maximum group size is 10 people.

Is the ticket mobile?

Yes. The experience uses a mobile ticket.

When will I receive confirmation?

Confirmation is received at the time of booking.

Can I cancel and get a refund?

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.