Which PHIN KAFI Coffee Should You Brew First?
A simple guide to choosing between Saigon Drip, Da Lat Dawn and Hanoi Haze based on taste, strength and brew style.
Not every Vietnamese coffee has to taste the same. Saigon Drip is bold and dark, Da Lat Dawn is balanced and bright, and Hanoi Haze is smoother and more delicate. This guide helps you choose the right coffee for your first brew.
Pick Your Coffee
Saigon Drip
Choose this if you want the strongest Vietnamese coffee experience. It is best for condensed milk, iced milk coffee, salted coffee and strong cold brew.
Best first brew: Cà phê sữa đá
Da Lat Dawn
Choose this if you want something smoother than pure Robusta but still strong enough for a proper Phin coffee ritual.
Best first brew: Cà phê đen đá
Hanoi Haze
Choose this if you prefer a gentler cup with a softer finish. It works beautifully in lighter milk drinks and dessert-style coffees.
Best first brew: Cà phê nâu đá
Choose by Mood
Start with Saigon Drip. It gives you the boldest cup and the most classic Vietnamese coffee feeling.
Start with Da Lat Dawn. It is smooth, versatile and easy to drink black over ice.
Start with Hanoi Haze. It feels softer and works well for slow mornings or creamy recipes.
The safest first choice
For most beginners, the Starter Set Premium is the easiest way to start because you can taste all three coffees and discover your own favourite.
Best Brew by Coffee
| Coffee | Best brew | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Saigon Drip | Cà phê sữa đá | Bold Robusta works well with condensed milk and ice. |
| Da Lat Dawn | Cà phê đen đá | The blend gives a cleaner, brighter black iced coffee. |
| Hanoi Haze | Cà phê nâu đá | The smoother profile works well with milk and softer recipes. |
Try all three
The Starter Set Premium is the easiest way to understand Vietnamese coffee through three different PHIN KAFI profiles. Three 100g coffees and a PHINOI phin filter in one gift box, CHF 43.00.
FAQ
The Starter Set Premium is best because it lets you compare Saigon Drip, Da Lat Dawn and Hanoi Haze. It costs CHF 43.00 and includes a PHINOI phin filter.
Saigon Drip is the boldest option and best for classic Vietnamese iced milk coffee.