Vietnamese coffee isn’t just something to drink here. You learn it the hands-on way, led by Long at a small local roastery. I like that it mixes a practical coffee-making class with stories about Vietnamese coffee culture and how beans go from crop to cup.

The best part for me was making and tasting the traditional coffee styles you actually want, not just watching. You get to choose options like Phin Filter, Egg Coffee, salt coffee, or coconut coffee, and then sip what you made at the end.

One thing to consider: this experience isn’t set up for everyone. It’s not suitable for people with mobility impairments or wheelchair users, and there’s no hotel pickup, so you’ll want to plan your own short trip to Tri Long Coffee shop.

Key highlights you’ll care about

• Hands-on coffee time in a real roastery at Tri Long Coffee shop (88 Phan Chau Trinh Street).
• Pick your coffee styles such as phin filter, egg coffee, salt coffee, or coconut coffee.
• Learn crop-to-cup stories tied to Vietnamese café history and culture.
• Take-home recipe cards so you can repeat what you made after your Hoi An day.
• Small, friendly atmosphere with good music and time to relax after tasting.

Tri Long Coffee Shop: Your easy start in Hoi An

This class meets right in Hoi An at Tri Long Coffee shop, 88 Phan Chau Trinh Street. It’s a straightforward meeting point if you’re already staying in the central area, and it also makes the experience feel local rather than “tour-bus packaged.”

Once you arrive, you’re not sent off to some separate venue. You’re in the roastery setting, where the focus stays on coffee beans, coffee craft, and the people who work with them every day. That matters, because it keeps the class grounded in the real supply chain, from roasting to the final cup.

The class is in English with a live guide, and the tour runs about 1 hour. That’s a sweet spot in Hoi An, where you often want something that doesn’t swallow your whole afternoon.

The one-hour flow: what happens during your class

This is a short class, so the schedule moves with purpose. You’ll start with a warm welcome at the roastery, then shift into learning mode while you’re still close to the coffee-making setup.

1) Learn the coffee basics and the café stories

Your instructor shares stories behind popular Vietnamese cafés and connects them to history and culture. It’s not just random trivia. The point is to help you understand why Vietnamese coffee has its recognizable style and why certain methods remain popular.

You also get the bigger picture: how coffee goes from crop to cup. That’s the framework the class uses so your hands-on work makes sense. Instead of following steps blindly, you understand what’s happening with the beans and how the final drink comes together.

2) Choose your traditional recipes

You choose from traditional Vietnamese coffee options for hands-on making and tasting, including:

• Vietnamese Phin Filter coffee
• Egg Coffee
• Salt coffee
• Coconut Coffee

In practice, you’re not stuck with a single option. The class is built around letting you pick what sounds good to you. If you’re curious about something unusual, salt and coconut are common choices. If you want a classic method, phin filter is a strong pick. Egg coffee is another popular option if you want a distinctly Vietnamese experience.

3) Make the coffee yourself, then taste it

Once you pick, you’ll do the actual hands-on making and tasting of a traditional coffee. All ingredients and equipment are included, so you’re not hunting for gear or worrying you’ll get the wrong supplies.

The goal here is confidence. You’ll end the class having tasted the style you made, and you’ll also have a clearer sense of how to recreate it later. At the end, you sip the coffee you made while enjoying music in a comfortable space.

4) Leave with take-home instructions

One of the most praised parts of the experience is the take-home material. You’ll receive recipe cards for what you make in class, so you can try again at home without guessing. People also mention getting the recipes for the coffees they made, which is a big deal if you don’t want to rely on memory.

What makes the class feel worth the $15

At $15 per person for a 1-hour experience, the value is mainly in what’s included. You’re paying for:

• Access to a local coffee roastery experience
• A live English-speaking guide
• All ingredients and equipment for making coffee
• Hands-on making plus tasting
• Take-home recipe cards

That’s a lot for a one-hour activity, especially in Hoi An where lots of short tours can feel like a quick photo stop. Here, you actually get to do something and bring skills home.

Also, the class is built around small-batch roasting. You’re not just tasting generic coffee. The experience frames the roasting and the beans as part of the story, so you can connect flavor to what’s happening with the coffee before it reaches your cup.

If you love coffee, this is one of those experiences where you’ll likely remember not only the taste, but the method. And if you don’t love coffee yet, this format still works because you’re tasting and making the styles yourself, not just reading about them.

The coffee itself: why these styles are a smart choice

The class gives you a structured way to try Vietnamese coffee styles that are different from what most people expect.

Here’s how to think about choosing what you’ll make:

• If you like a traditional approach, Phin Filter coffee is the obvious pick. You’re learning a method that shows up in Vietnamese coffee culture.
• If you want something quirky and distinctly local, Egg Coffee and salt coffee are great ways to experience Vietnamese flavor traditions in a hands-on format.
• If you prefer something lighter or dessert-like, coconut coffee is another good option in the lineup.

You can also treat this class like a tasting playlist. Pick two styles that sound most different to you, so you learn more variety in a short time.

Either way, the class is designed to connect the drink choices to the instruction. You’re not just collecting samples. You’re learning how those styles get made.

The guide and atmosphere: friendly, patient, and practical

This is the kind of class where the tone matters. The instructor is described as helpful and patient, and people specifically call out clear explanations. That’s important, because Vietnamese coffee styles can look intimidating from the outside.

A practical detail that shows up in the experience: you’ll often get to wear cute hats and aprons while you learn. It sounds small, but it keeps the mood relaxed and helps you feel comfortable while you’re making the coffee.

The atmosphere also includes music and a comfortable setting where you can unwind after you finish. Since it’s only an hour, that decompression time at the end feels like part of the value rather than a random extra.

If you want the best experience for your own comfort level, arrive a bit early so you’re not stressed while learning a hands-on skill.

When this class is a great fit (and when it isn’t)

This class is ideal if you want:

• A hands-on activity in Hoi An that doesn’t need lots of walking
• A guided introduction to Vietnamese coffee culture in practical form
• A chance to pick from different traditional coffee styles
• Take-home recipes so you can repeat the experience later

It’s less ideal if:

• You need accessibility support for mobility limitations, since it’s not suitable for mobility impairments or wheelchair users
• You want a longer experience with more sitting time and less making (this one is short and active)

If you’re traveling solo, couples, or small groups, the class format tends to work well because you’re focused on your own coffee-making rather than waiting for a big group to finish.

Price and logistics: what to plan before you go

This is a 1-hour activity with a $15 per person price. It doesn’t include hotel pickup, so plan on getting yourself to the meeting point at 88 Phan Chau Trinh Street.

Also, the activity says you can skip the ticket line, which is helpful when you’re in and out in a short time window. Since there’s no pickup, it’s worth confirming you’re at the right shop and that your reservation is tied to the correct time you chose.

One practical consideration: if you’re booking online, make sure your confirmation matches what the shop expects. A smooth start depends on that simple check, because the class is time-focused.

Should you book the Hoi An Vietnamese coffee class with Long?

I’d book this class if you want a focused coffee experience in Hoi An that’s hands-on, friendly, and built around the kind of coffee you’d actually want to try. The standout benefits for me are the chance to choose traditional styles like phin filter, egg, salt, and coconut, and the fact that you leave with recipe cards you can use later.

Skip it if accessibility is a concern for your group or if you prefer activities with no standing or making steps. Otherwise, this is a solid value way to spend an hour, learn the coffee story behind Vietnam, and bring home a skill that’s more useful than another souvenir.

FAQ

Where is the meeting point for the class?

You meet at Tri Long Coffee shop, located at 88 Phan Chau Trinh street, Hoi An.

How long does the Vietnamese coffee making class last?

The class lasts 1 hour.

What coffee styles can I choose to make and taste?

You can choose from Vietnamese Phin Filter coffee, Egg Coffee, salt coffee, or Coconut Coffee.

Is hotel pickup and drop-off included?

No. Hotel pickup and drop-off are not included.

What language is the live tour guide?

The live tour guide provides the experience in English.

Does the class include all ingredients and equipment?

Yes. All ingredients and equipment to make coffee are included.

Is the experience suitable for wheelchair users?

No. It is not suitable for people with mobility impairments or wheelchair users.