I was told coffee was a big thing in Vietnam, but it wasn’t
until I arrived that I realized just how much of an understatement that is. Not only are there many stores selling coffee
beans, but cafes are definitely not in short supply. Iced coffee, or “ca phe
da” (da meaning iced) is very strong in Vietnam, but is also quite sweet. The strong coffee and sweetness is insanely
addicting. I never used to be a big coffee drinker, but this may sway me! It
also is common to order the iced coffee with sweetened condensed milk.
Addicting on a whole new level. Shhh,
don’t tell Timmies...
Iced coffee can be
found on every street, corner and at many local street vendors with their
little tables and chairs out. You can
sit and enjoy one for as little as 8,000VND (about $0.40) on the street or sit
in a coffee shop and spend anywhere from 10,000-35,000VND. I tend to get ones around 20,000VND or so
generally (about a dollar). It’s
basically something that people of different social backgrounds drink – but where
they drink it is what changes the cost.
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