Vietnam is the top producer and exporter of coffee in the world. Production of coffee in Vietnam has been a major source of income for the country since the early 20th century.
Coffee was introduced to Vietnam in 1857 by the French and slowly grew as producer of coffee in Asia and eventually to the world. Vietnamese decided to own their coffee and created several variations to suit their taste. Variations of coffee differ in every city; they may add sugar, yogurt, eggs, condensed milk, fresh milk or even fruits.
In Hue, the strong and flavorful Vietnamese coffee became part of the breakfast or part of late afternoon routine for the locals. The preparation of coffee during breakfast is totally different from the coffee that is being served in the afternoon. In the morning, drip filter is usually used and the black coffee is served hot. Sugar or condensed may be added to make it a little sweeter. But in the late afternoon, the locals usually drink their coffee with ice to lessen the bitterness of the coffee and will not cause any sleeping problems.
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