Vietnam produces more than two-thirds (36.5%) of the world’s total robusta [2]. As it continues to dominate global robusta production, its coffee culture also gains more traction worldwide. Today, you’ll see many Vietnamese coffee brands, with Cafely’s SaiGon OG Coffee becoming more popular among specialty coffee drinkers.

With roots in Vietnam, Cafely introduces the deliciously bold flavors of Vietnamese coffee to the world. It has recently launched its line of signature coffee blends, from its best-selling beans, SaiGon OG, to its decadent instant mix, Instant Milk Latte.

Discover Authentic Vietnamese Coffees from Cafely

Crafted from premium-grade, single-origin Vietnamese coffee beans, these products give you the boldest and most robust flavors and deliver clean, no-jitters energy that lasts long.

• SaiGon OG Coffee — Best Authentic Vietnamese Coffee
• DaLat Coffee — Most Caffeinated Arabica Coffee
• BanMe Coffee — Strongest Peaberry Robusta
• Vietnamese Coffee 2.0 (Instant Milk Latte) — Best Overall Instant Coffee
• Vietnamese Coffee 2.0 (Instant Coconut Latte) — Best Non-Dairy Instant Coffee
• Vietnamese Coffee 2.0 (Instant Espresso) — Most Potent Instant Black Coffee

1. SaiGon OG Coffee — Best Authentic Vietnamese Coffee

What Sets This Coffee Apart:

• Made of three powerful coffee beans — Vietnamese robusta, arabica, and peaberry robusta
• Uses fair trade, specialty, single-origin coffee beans
• Complex flavor profile with the richness and intensity of Vietnamese robusta tempered by arabica’s lighter, brighter notes
• Brews well in regular drip coffeemaker, espresso machine, French press, moka pot, phin filter, vacuum pot

SaiGon OG is Cafely’s flagship coffee and is the most flavorful in its collection. The first sip gives you this robust, full-bodied coffee flavor with smoky, earthy, and nutty notes. But as the intense flavors fade, you get to appreciate the lingering sweet, fruity, and floral notes of arabica. 

2. DaLat Coffee — Most Caffeinated Arabica Coffee

What Sets This Coffee Apart:

• Made with 100% Vietnamese arabica beans
• Sourced from single-origin farms in Vietnam
• Has all the goodness of arabica’s complex flavor profile but packs a more potent caffeine punch
• Brews well in regular coffeemaker, expresso machine, pour-over, AeroPress, French press, cold brew, moka pot

Want arabica coffee with a little more oomph? Then this is your coffee. DaLat’s flavor profile is distinctly arabica’s with its bright acidity, subtle floral and fruity notes, and velvety smooth finish. But be prepared. This one packs a pretty potent caffeine kick.

3. BanMe Coffee — Strongest Peaberry Robusta

What Sets This Coffee Apart:

• Made with 100% peaberry robusta sourced from high-quality, shade-grown peaberry robusta
• Most caffeinated beans in Cafely’s collection, with twice the caffeine content of regular arabica
• Low acidity, has a very intense coffee flavor, smooth finish
• Brews well in drip coffeemaker, espresso machine, French press, moka pot, vacuum pot, phin filter, AeroPress

BanMe offers a stronger, more pronounced coffee flavor than regular robusta, but it has a touch of subtle sweetness and rich, dark chocolate and cherry notes that elevate your coffee experience. These beans are pretty potent but deliver a clean, no-shakes, no-jitters energy.

4. Vietnamese Coffee 2.0 (Instant Milk Latte) — Best Overall Instant Coffee

What Sets This Coffee Apart:

• Uses fair trade, single-origin Vietnamese robusta beans
• Pretty potent, with 150 mg of caffeine per serving
• Delivers lasting, clean energy without the jitters and shakes
• Convenient single-serve packets that are easy-to-make

Cafely’s Instant Milk Latte gives you an authentic taste of Vietnamese coffee — decadent, creamy, and sweet. It dissolves well in water and makes excellent instant hot coffee or iced coffee. This instant coffee mix is also enriched with beneficial compounds like L-theanine and Korean ginseng for a powerful energy boost without the jitters or shakes.

5. Vietnamese Coffee 2.0 (Instant Coconut Latte) — Best Non-Dairy Instant Coffee

What Sets This Coffee Apart:

• Uses authentic, single-origin Vietnamese coffee that is ethically sourced and meets fair trade standards
• Perfect for people with dietary restrictions
• Highly caffeinated but delivers clean energy
• Easy-to-make coffee in single-serve packets, perfect for home and office use

Luscious and creamy, Cafely’s Instant Coconut Latte tastes like legit Cà Phê Cốt Dừa (coffee with coconut milk and condensed milk). This instant coffee mix suits people with dietary restrictions, especially since it’s lactose-free, non-dairy, and gluten-free. It’s also low-calorie with zero added sugar.

6. Vietnamese Coffee 2.0 (Instant Espresso) — Strongest Instant Black Coffee

What Sets This Coffee Apart:

• Uses ethically sourced, single-origin Vietnamese coffee
• Contains 150 mg of caffeine per serving
• Delivers clean, lasting energy without the jitters or the shakes
• Bold full-bodied flavors, just like a freshly brewed cup of black coffee

This Instant Espresso coffee mix from Cafely is one of the strongest on the market, with 150 mg of caffeine per mix. It has the smooth, full-bodied flavors of a freshly brewed cup with cherry and dark chocolate aftertaste. 

Why is Vietnamese Robusta Coffee Unique?

Many factors make robusta coffee unique [4,1]. 

• Caffeine: Vietnamese robusta coffee has double the caffeine content of arabica coffee. Its caffeine content is also higher than regular robusta.
• Antioxidants: Vietnamese robusta coffee typically has more antioxidants than arabica.
• Acidity: Vietnamese robusta coffee is less acidic than arabica beans.
• Flavor: Vietnamese robusta coffee has a more intense and robust coffee flavor than arabica beans.

Drinking robusta coffee also offers many health benefits, from improved mood to reduced risk of developing chronic health problems. Studies have also shown that coffee drinkers live longer than those who don’t drink coffee [4].

FAQs on Vietnamese Robusta Coffee 

Want to learn more about Vietnamese coffee? Then read on!

1. Does All Vietnamese Coffee Contain Condensed Milk?

No. However, most styles of Vietnamese coffee use condensed milk, such as Cà Phê Sữa Nóng (hot coffee with condensed milk) and Cà Phê Sữa Đá (iced coffee with condensed milk). Other popular Vietnamese coffee styles with condensed milk include Cà Phê Trứng (coffee with condensed milk as well as egg foam) and Cà Phê Cốt Dừa (coffee with coconut milk and condensed milk).

One coffee style though that doesn’t use condensed milk is Cà Phê Đen Đá, which is plain black coffee with no milk, creamer, or sugar.

2. Which is Beter, Hot or Iced Vietnamese Coffee?

Both versions taste good. However, Vietnamese coffee is traditionally served hot, while iced coffee becomes more popular during the summer months.

3. What’s the Ideal Grind Size for Vietnamese Coffee?

For traditional Vietnamese coffee, use a phin filter and medium-fine or medium-coarse grind size.

For other brewing methods:

• Fine Grind: Espresso and Turkish coffee
• Medium-Fine Grind: Moka pot
• Medium-Coarse Grind: Regular coffeemaker and pour-over like Chemex and Hario V60
• Coarse Grind: French press, cold brew, and percolator

4. Can You Have Vietnamese Coffee Every Day? 

Yes. But do remember that Vietnamese robusta coffee is highly caffeinated, so you should limit your intake to no more than 400 mg of caffeine per day (about two to three cups) [3].

5. How Healthy is Vietnamese Coffee?

Drinking Vietnamese coffee is healthy and offers many health benefits. It can boost your mood, clear your head, and improve physical performance. It can also reduce your risk of developing chronic health problems like diabetes, heart issues, colon cancer, and liver problems. Coffee consumption is even linked to a longer lifespan, compared to non-coffee drinkers [4].

Do know though that the healthiest coffee is plain black coffee without sugar, milk, or creamers.

References:

1. Carlsen, M. H., Halvorsen, B. L., Holte, K., Bøhn, S. K., Dragland, S., Sampson, L., Willey, C., Senoo, H., Umezono, Y., Sanada, C., Barikmo, I., Berhe, N., Willett, W. C., Phillips, K. M., Jacobs, D. R., Jr, & Blomhoff, R. (2010). The total antioxidant content of more than 3100 foods, beverages, spices, herbs and supplements used worldwide. Nutrition Journal, 9(3). https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2841576/
2. Data and analysis. (2025, February 24). USDA Foreign Agricultural Service. https://fas.usda.gov/data
3. Office of the Commissioner. (2024, August 28). Spilling the Beans: How Much Caffeine is Too Much? U.S. Food And Drug Administration. https://www.fda.gov/consumers/consumer-updates/spilling-beans-how-much-caffeine-too-much
4. Zainuri, N., Paramartha, D. N. A., Fatinah, A., Nofrida, R., Rahayu, N., Anggraini, I. M. D., & Utama, Q. D. (2023). The Chemical Characteristics of Arabica and Robusta Green Coffee Beans. BIOTROPIA, 30(3), 318–328.