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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.
Example Menu
Main
Pour-over Coffee
Start your coffee exploration with a well-balanced pour-over that perfectly blends a mild acidity with distinct tropical fruit flavors.
Main
Expresso
Learn to extract a balanced espresso shot using a professional machine, mastering grind size, timing, and crema.
Main
Latte or Cappuccino
Prepare a classic cappuccino or latte by balancing espresso, steamed milk, and rich foam texture. Practice pouring basic latte art patterns.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Please make your own way to our meeting point at Say Reserve Roastery (available on Google Map), located at 28/173 Hoang Hoa Tham Street, Ba Dinh, Hanoi. Our host will welcome you there.
What to expect
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.
Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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