Asian Coffee Guide
Asian coffee is not one style. Different countries have developed distinctive coffee drinks, brewing tools, and café customs. This guide is a starting point for exploring those differences.
Explore coffee traditions across Asia, from Vietnamese phin brewing to kopi and Japanese kissaten.
Vietnam
Vietnamese coffee is often prepared with a metal phin filter. Condensed milk is common in cà phê sữa đá, while egg coffee is associated with Hanoi.
Indonesia
Indonesia has diverse coffee-growing regions, including Sumatra, Java and Sulawesi. Kopi tubruk is a straightforward method that steeps finely ground coffee directly in hot water.
Japan
Japan is known for kissaten coffee shops, pour-over brewing and carefully prepared iced coffee. Café culture spans traditional shops and modern specialty bars.
Thailand
Thai iced coffee commonly combines strong coffee, sweetness and ice. Ingredients and methods vary by seller.
Singapore and Malaysia
Kopi traditions often use robust coffee blends and distinctive ordering terms, such as kopi-o for black coffee.