Decadent Vietnamese “Egg Coffee” Workshop in Hồ Chí Minh City

Egg coffee is part coffee, part dessert: Lacàph’s phin-brewed coffee gets a thick, sweet egg cream made with coffee blossom honey. In this central Ho Chi Minh City workshop, you make the drink yourself, then sit down to taste it with cocoa-coated cashews.

I like two things here: you learn the phin method as well as the egg topping, and the guide explains the drink’s place in Vietnamese coffee culture while you work. The class also keeps things simple for visitors, with ingredients and equipment supplied.

One consideration: the session lasts about 60 to 90 minutes, but the hands-on preparation may take only around 20 minutes. Some of the remaining time can be spent on coffee-culture videos and explanation, so this suits you better if you want a guided introduction than a long practical class.

What to know before you book

• You make the coffee yourself: A guide shows you the steps, then you practice making egg coffee.
• The coffee is brewed with a phin: You’ll use Lacàph’s own Phin Blend, then top it with egg cream sweetened with raw coffee blossom honey.
• The class includes cultural context: Your guide talks through the drink’s history and significance in Vietnamese coffee culture.
• It’s a short central-city activity: Allow about 60 to 90 minutes at Lacàph Coffee Experiences Space in District 1.
• You’ll finish with a tasting: Enjoy your coffee with cocoa-coated cashews.
• You can choose a morning or afternoon start: The class has multiple start-time options to fit your day.

A sweet take on Vietnamese coffee

Egg coffee is an unusual drink to encounter if you stick to familiar café orders. Here, strong coffee is paired with whipped egg yolk and condensed-milk sweetness, creating a creamy top that gives each sip a dessert-like quality. Lacàph’s version uses its own phin blend and sweetens the egg cream with coffee blossom honey.

That detail gives the class a useful focus. You’re not only watching someone prepare a drink; you’re learning how the brewed coffee and topping come together, then making your own. If you enjoy food activities that leave you with a new recipe to try at home, this is a more hands-on way to meet Vietnamese coffee than simply ordering a cup.

The workshop also gives you a little context for what you’re tasting. Your guide discusses the drink’s history and its place in local coffee culture as the class unfolds. You won’t need to arrive with coffee knowledge, and the supplied ingredients and equipment mean you can concentrate on the demonstration and the process.

From phin brewing to egg cream

The class takes place at Lacàph Coffee Experiences Space, where the coffee-making is the main event. Your guide introduces the Lacàph Phin Blend and shows you how to prepare phin coffee. This traditional brewing device is part of the workshop’s appeal: you learn a method used in Vietnamese coffee-making, not just a topping recipe.

Next comes the egg cream. Your guide demonstrates how to make it and explains the steps as you go. Then you get a turn to try it yourself. One practical strength of the format is that the preparation is taught in clear stages, with measured amounts and equipment supplied, rather than leaving you to guess at the proportions.

The final step is combining the cream with the coffee and tasting your work. The cocoa-coated cashews offer a small accompaniment, while the drink itself is the real reward. If you’ve never tried egg coffee, expect a richer, sweeter cup than a plain black coffee. If you already like it, you’ll get a better sense of how its layers are made.

Coffee stories between the steps

The workshop is not all stirring and brewing. The guide talks about the drink’s background and its role in Vietnamese coffee culture, and the session may include videos about coffee in Vietnam. That context helps explain why the activity is more than a quick recipe demo, but it also affects how much time you spend making coffee.

The full class runs about 60 to 90 minutes. One account of the format described roughly 20 minutes of preparation, with the rest devoted to instruction and coffee-culture video material. That balance can be a plus if you’re curious about the story behind the drink. If you’re expecting an hour and a half of continuous practice, set your expectations lower.

The instructors named by participants include Ngoc, Quan, Joey, An, Noah, Vi, Abby, and Phuong. The exact guide for your session can vary, but the teaching style described across the class is patient and step by step. The group format also gives you a chance to meet other people over coffee, though the maximum group size is 18, so it won’t be a private lesson.

Is $20.58 a fair price?

At $20.58 per person, this is more than the price of ordering egg coffee at a café. You’re paying for a guided activity, the ingredients and equipment, a chance to make the drink yourself, and an introduction to the coffee traditions behind it. The value is strongest if you want the recipe and the explanation, not just a taste.

The class is also a manageable way to fit a food-focused activity into a city visit. At around an hour and a half, it won’t take over your day, and morning or afternoon starts give you some flexibility. If you’re planning a packed itinerary, the short duration makes it easier to place between other District 1 plans.

The value is less clear if you’re only looking for a quick drink. You can order coffee without taking a class, and the making portion is not the entire session. But if learning the phin method and egg topping sounds appealing, the price covers both the guided lesson and the tasting, rather than leaving you with a one-off café stop.

Finding Lacàph in District 1

The meeting point is Lacàph Coffee Experiences Space, upstairs at 220 Nguyễn Công Trứ, Phường Nguyễn Thái Bình, Quận 1, Hồ Chí Minh. The activity ends back at the same location, so you won’t need to arrange transport between a starting point and a separate finish.

The space is in central Ho Chi Minh City and near public transportation. Check that you’re heading to the upstairs experience space at the stated address, rather than assuming any nearby café entrance is the class meeting point. The activity uses a mobile ticket, and confirmation is provided when you book.

Morning and afternoon start times let you choose a slot that works around meals, sightseeing, or a rest. The precise start-time options can depend on availability, so check the times shown when booking. The group is capped at 18 people, which is small enough for a guided class but not necessarily intimate.

Who will enjoy this workshop?

This is a good fit if you love coffee, enjoy trying local food, or want to take home a practical skill from your time in Saigon. It works especially well for curious beginners: the guide demonstrates the process, then you try it, so you don’t need to know how to use a phin or make egg cream beforehand.

It can also suit a short city visit. You get a taste of a distinctive Vietnamese drink and an introduction to coffee culture without committing a half-day to a tour. If you’re traveling with someone who doesn’t care much about coffee, consider whether the cultural explanation and tasting will still appeal to them.

For coffee enthusiasts, the class offers more than a tasting but less than an advanced brewing course. It focuses on one drink and a straightforward sequence of steps. You should book for the chance to understand and make egg coffee, not for extensive café-hopping or a broad survey of Vietnamese drinks.

A few practical details

The workshop is listed at about 90 minutes, while the activity description gives a broader 60 to 90-minute range. Leave a little breathing room after your start time rather than planning a tight connection immediately afterward. Ingredients and equipment are included, so there’s no need to bring coffee-making supplies.

Service animals are allowed. The activity has free cancellation if you cancel at least 24 hours before the start time. Cancellations made less than 24 hours beforehand are not refunded, and changes inside that window are not accepted.

Should you book it?

Book this workshop if you want to understand how egg coffee is made, enjoy a guided introduction to Vietnamese coffee culture, and have time to sit down with the drink you prepared. The phin brewing, honey-sweetened egg cream, and tasting with cocoa-coated cashews make it a focused, distinctly local activity.

Skip it if your main goal is simply to drink a cup quickly or spend most of an hour and a half practicing technique. For everyone else, the central location, supplied equipment, and modest time commitment make this a practical way to turn a café order into a small lesson.

FAQ

How long does the egg coffee workshop last?

The activity lasts about 60 to 90 minutes. The listed duration is approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes.

Where does the class meet?

It meets upstairs at Lacàph Coffee Experiences Space, 220 Nguyễn Công Trứ, Phường Nguyễn Thái Bình, Quận 1, Hồ Chí Minh.

Does the workshop include ingredients and equipment?

Yes. The ingredients and equipment needed for the workshop are included.

What will I make?

You’ll make phin coffee using Lacàph’s Phin Blend, then top it with egg cream sweetened with Lacàph Raw Coffee Blossom Honey.

How many people can join?

The maximum group size is 18 people.

Can I cancel for a refund?

Yes, if you cancel at least 24 hours before the experience starts. Cancellations made less than 24 hours before the start time are not refunded.