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More Than Coffee: The Story Behind Triều Đại | Trieu Dai Coffee
My name is Linda Diệp, and I am the founder of Triều Đại Coffee. I was born in Saigon, Vietnam, and came to the United States with my family as part of the Vietnamese refugee diaspora. Like many Vietnamese Americans, I grew up with two places shaping my identity at once. Vietnam was where my story began, while the United… Read moreRead moreMore Than Coffee: The Story Behind Triều Đại | Trieu Dai Coffee
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Specialty Coffee Isn’t a Marketing Term, It’s Earned.
“Understanding what specialty-grade coffee really means and why transparency matters.” These days, the term “specialty coffee” is everywhere. It’s printed on bags, café menus, and online stores, but what does it actually mean? For us, specialty coffee isn’t a marketing buzzword. It’s an industry standard. What Makes Coffee “Specialty Grade”? A coffee is considered specialty grade when it is professionally… Read moreRead moreSpecialty Coffee Isn’t a Marketing Term, It’s Earned.
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How to Brew Vietnamese Coffee at Home Using a Phin Filter
Some brewing methods are designed for speed – Vietnamese coffee is not one of them. The traditional phin filter turns coffee into a ritual. There are no flashing lights, complicated machines, or timers counting down. Just coffee, water, patience, and a slow drip that transforms a simple cup into an experience. For generations, Vietnamese families have brewed coffee this way…. Read moreRead moreHow to Brew Vietnamese Coffee at Home Using a Phin Filter
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History of Coffee in Vietnam, From Colonial Crop to Global Coffee Powerhouse
Vietnam is one of the most important coffee-producing countries in the world. Yet for many coffee drinkers, its story remains largely untold. Today, Vietnam is recognized as the world’s second-largest coffee exporter. Vietnamese coffee can be found in cafés, grocery stores, specialty roasteries, and homes across the globe. But the journey that brought coffee to Vietnam is far more complex… Read moreRead moreHistory of Coffee in Vietnam, From Colonial Crop to Global Coffee Powerhouse
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What Makes Vietnamese Coffee Different?
Vietnam is one of the most influential coffee-producing countries in the world. Its coffee is enjoyed across continents, its farms span vast highland landscapes, and its producers continue to shape the future of specialty coffee through innovation, experimentation, and generations of agricultural knowledge. Yet for many coffee drinkers, Vietnamese coffee remains something waiting to be discovered. Some encounter it through… Read moreRead moreWhat Makes Vietnamese Coffee Different?