Experience Making Coffee with Tri Long in Hoi An old Town

Vietnamese coffee is not just a strong cup poured over ice. At Tri Long Coffee, you can learn how local styles are made, then prepare one yourself: egg coffee, coconut coffee, or salt coffee. The session also introduces the traditional phin filter, a small brewing tool associated with the slow drip and concentrated flavor of Vietnamese coffee.

I like the mix of cultural background and hands-on practice, and the choice of three signature drinks gives you a reason to book even if you already know the basics. One important caution: the course options and the included phin lesson are described in a way that can be read differently, so confirm how many drinks you will make before you pay.

Key points to know

• Choose one featured drink: The workshops cover egg coffee, coconut coffee, or salt coffee.
• Ask about the phin lesson: It is described as free, but the number of drinks included has caused confusion.
• Expect a hands-on class: You get explanations and demonstrations, then make coffee yourself.
• Learn beyond the recipe: The session covers Vietnamese coffee culture, coffee history, and roasting.
• Plan for about 90 minutes: The class starts and ends at Tri Long Coffee in Hoi An’s Old Town.
• Keep the group small: The maximum group size is 10, and the listed price is $17 per person.

A coffee class in Hoi An’s Old Town

Tri Long Coffee is at 88 Đ. Phan Chu Trinh in Hoi An’s Minh An ward. The class is built for coffee lovers and curious beginners alike, with an emphasis on how Vietnamese coffee is prepared and why certain drinks have become local favorites.

You can expect a hosted session rather than a tasting flight with no explanation. The team introduces the background of Vietnamese coffee, talks about the roasting process, demonstrates how to prepare a drink, and gives you a chance to make it yourself. The focus is practical: you leave having seen the steps and tried them, not just heard a list of facts.

The class lasts about an hour and a half. That is a useful length for a short activity in the Old Town: enough time for instruction and preparation without taking up half a day. Since the class begins and ends at the same coffee shop, you do not need to plan for a transfer to another part of Hoi An.

The experience is offered in a group of up to 10. That cap should make it easier to follow a demonstration and take part than in a large group, though the actual number in your session may vary. No guide names are provided, so you cannot choose a particular instructor in advance.

Picking egg, coconut, or salt coffee

Tri Long offers three featured workshops. You select from special egg coffee, coconut coffee, and salt coffee. The choices make the class appealing if you want to learn a drink that differs from the familiar milk-and-sugar cup, but the exact inclusions need attention.

Egg coffee is described as aromatic and flavorful. The class is a chance to see how this signature style is prepared rather than simply ordering one from a café menu. If you enjoy trying a drink with a distinct texture and flavor, it is a natural choice. The available details do not specify the precise recipe or how much of the preparation you will do, so ask the instructor if you have questions about ingredients.

Coconut coffee is presented as refreshing and especially suited to people who like coconut. You can expect a demonstration and a chance to make the drink yourself. It may be the most straightforward option if you already know you enjoy coconut flavor, though the experience does not give a detailed ingredient list in advance.

Salt coffee offers a salty twist on coffee. That unusual combination is part of its appeal: the workshop gives you a way to learn how the drink is put together before deciding if it suits your taste. The class description does not explain the recipe, so do not assume the exact balance or ingredients until you are there.

The description also refers to cà phê sữa Sai Gon and a special blend with silky custard sweetened with fresh cow’s milk. That wording can be confusing beside the three named course choices. If you are booking for a particular drink, ask whether that style is included or whether it refers to another part of the lesson.

The phin filter lesson, and the point to clarify

A traditional phin filter coffee lesson is described as free alongside the three paid course options. The phin is a small Vietnamese brewing filter, and learning to use it adds a useful everyday skill to the more distinctive egg, coconut, or salt coffee recipes. The class presents phin brewing as a way to make a notably full-flavored cup.

But there is a real ambiguity about what you get. The course description names three workshops to choose from, then says the phin course is free. That could mean one featured drink plus a phin lesson. Yet the stated expectation has also been understood as three coffees plus an additional phin course, while a participant arrived expecting that and was told the total was two.

That mismatch matters because it changes the value of a $17 class. Before booking, ask Tri Long or the tour provider to confirm in writing which featured drink you select, whether the phin lesson is included, and how many drinks you will prepare and taste in total. Do not rely on the word free alone to settle the question.

What the teaching adds

The strongest reason to take this class is its combination of explanation and practice. The team introduces coffee history and Vietnamese coffee culture, then demonstrates the process before you try it. Clear instruction matters in a short workshop: it helps you follow the method rather than simply watch someone else do the work.

The class also covers the roasting process. The supplied details do not say that you roast beans yourself, so treat roasting as a topic you learn about rather than a guaranteed hands-on activity. That distinction is worth keeping in mind if you are booking mainly for a chance to roast coffee.

The approach is intended to be lively, with humor as well as instruction. That can make the session feel relaxed, especially if you are new to coffee preparation. At the same time, this is a short, small-group class, not a specialist training course. If you want detailed technical instruction on bean sourcing, equipment, or advanced brewing variables, those subjects are not promised.

You can also expect to take away recipes and a certificate, based on the described class experience. Recipes are the more practical souvenir: they give you a way to try the drink again at home. The certificate is a pleasant extra, but it should not be the main reason to book.

Is $17 a fair price?

At $17 per person, the class can be good value if you receive a hands-on drink workshop, the phin lesson, and enough time to make coffee under guidance. You are paying for more than a prepared beverage: the session combines context, a demonstration, your own preparation, and recipes to take away.

The value depends on the number of drinks included. If the class means one selected specialty coffee plus phin brewing, it is a compact introduction to two Vietnamese methods. If you expect to make all three featured drinks as well as phin coffee, you could be disappointed. Get the exact inclusions confirmed before treating the price as a bargain.

The group limit of 10 is another point in the value calculation. A small group can give you a better chance to see the preparation and ask questions than a crowded demonstration. The class is also a convenient Old Town activity if you want a break from walking around Hoi An without arranging transport.

Who will enjoy this class most

I would consider this a good fit if you like coffee, enjoy trying regional drinks, or want a short activity that gives you something to do with your hands. It also suits curious beginners: you do not need prior coffee knowledge to follow a class built around explanations and demonstrations.

Choose the course that matches your own tastes. Coconut coffee makes sense if you already enjoy coconut; salt coffee is the more unusual choice; egg coffee is a good pick if you want to focus on a signature style. If you are mainly interested in traditional brewing, ask whether you can take the phin course on its own or only alongside one of the other options.

This may be less satisfying if your main goal is to sample several drinks without doing any preparation, or if you expect a long, technical coffee seminar. The class is only about 90 minutes, and the drink count is not clear enough to leave unconfirmed. People with ingredient restrictions should also ask about recipes before choosing, since full ingredient details are not provided.

Getting there and planning your booking

The meeting point is Tri Long Coffee, 88 Đ. Phan Chu Trinh, Phường Minh An, Hội An, Quảng Nam, Vietnam. The activity ends back at the same place, so you can easily continue exploring the Old Town afterward. The ticket is mobile, and booking confirmation is provided at the time of booking.

You can cancel up to 24 hours before the activity for a full refund. That is a useful option if your plans change, but it does not resolve the uncertainty about what each course includes. Confirm the drink count and course selection before your visit.

Should you book Tri Long Coffee?

Book if you want a friendly, hands-on introduction to Vietnamese coffee and are happy to choose one featured drink, learn how it is prepared, and ask questions along the way. Clear explanations, live demonstrations, and take-home recipes are the strongest parts of the experience.

Wait to book until you have clarified the phin lesson and total number of drinks. If Tri Long confirms the package you expect, $17 for a 90-minute class in the Old Town is a reasonable way to turn a coffee stop into a practical cultural activity. If the answer stays vague, choose another class with clearer inclusions.

FAQ

Where does the coffee class take place?

It starts at Tri Long Coffee, 88 Đ. Phan Chu Trinh, Phường Minh An, Hội An, Quảng Nam, Vietnam.

How long is the experience?

It lasts approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes.

How much does it cost?

The listed price is $17 per person.

Which coffee workshops can I choose from?

The three named choices are special egg coffee, coconut coffee, and salt coffee.

Is a phin filter lesson included?

A Vietnamese phin filter coffee course is described as free. Confirm with the provider exactly how it fits with your selected workshop and how many drinks are included.

How many people can join?

The maximum group size is 10 travelers.

Where does the activity end?

It ends back at the meeting point, Tri Long Coffee.

What kind of ticket is provided?

The experience offers a mobile ticket.

Can I cancel for a refund?

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.