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Vietnamese Coffee Culture & Brewing Tips
Stories from the roastery — origin trips, brewing recipes, and the culture behind every cup.
Fine Robusta vs Arabica: Why Nordic Coffee Snobs Are Missing Out
For decades, European baristas dismissed Robusta as filler for cheap blends. Then Vietnam started scoring 80+ points on the SCA scale. Here's what changed — and why your next latte should be a fine Robusta.
6 September 2026 · Trung Nguyen
The Đắk Lắk Highlands: Vietnam's Napa Valley of Coffee
Volcanic red earth, 800 metres of altitude, and four generations of coffee farmers. Meet the Central Highlands region quietly producing the world's best fine Robusta — one small family plot at a time.
6 September 2026 · Trung Nguyen
Why Your Latte Tastes Better with Vietnamese Robusta (A Home-Barista Guide)
Milk drinks are 70% of Nordic café orders — but light-roast Arabica gets buried under steamed milk every time. Here's the switch every home barista needs to try, with three exact ratios and a Vietnamese iced-coffee recipe.
6 September 2026 · Trung Nguyen
Why a Coffee Subscription Is the Best Kitchen Upgrade of 2026
Fresh coffee, delivered on your schedule, at 10% off. It sounds like a marketing pitch — but there are practical reasons a subscription genuinely improves your morning.
30 July 2026 · Cela Coffee
How to Make Cold Brew at Home (No Special Gear Needed)
Cold brew is smoother, less acidic, and stronger than iced coffee — and it takes about two minutes of active work to make. Here's the recipe that works every time.
30 July 2026 · Cela Coffee
How to Store Coffee Beans (So They Actually Stay Fresh)
Buying great coffee is only half the job. The other half is not ruining it in the week after you open the bag. Here's what actually keeps coffee fresh — and what doesn't.
30 July 2026 · Cela Coffee
From Đắk Lắk to Helsinki — Our Origin Trip
Every year we visit the farms in Vietnam's Central Highlands where our coffee is grown. Here's what those trips look like — and why they matter for what ends up in your cup.
27 July 2026 · Cela Coffee
5 Common Espresso Problems — And How to Fix Them
You have the machine. You have the beans. So why does your espresso still taste off? Chances are you're making one of these five common mistakes — and each has a simple fix.
27 July 2026 · Cela Coffee
The Story of Cà Phê Sữa Đá — Vietnam's Iced Coffee
Cà phê sữa đá — coffee, condensed milk, and ice — is the drink of Vietnam. Here's how it came to be, why it works so well, and how to make it at home.
27 July 2026 · Cela Coffee
Robusta vs Arabica — What's the Difference?
You've probably heard that Arabica is 'the good one' and Robusta is 'the cheap one.' The truth is a bit more interesting — especially when it comes to Vietnamese Robusta.
27 July 2026 · Cela Coffee
How to Brew Vietnamese Phin Coffee at Home
The phin is a small metal filter that sits on top of your cup. It's slow, simple, and it makes some of the best coffee you'll ever taste — especially with a spoonful of condensed milk. Here's how to do it right.
27 July 2026 · Cela Coffee