In 1857, the very first coffee seeds followed the into Vietnam, ever since then, coffee has become a national essential drink, culture and a conversation starter for many Vietnamese people. Begin the day with a cup of coffee from Potique Cafe while enjoying the ambiance that we offer.
At Potique Café, the bittersome drops tell you the stories of time.
Vietnamese Coffee - An inspiration that can be trace back to Europe
Undoubtedly, everyone must admit coffee seems to be one of the most popular drinks in the world. It carrys within it the taste of life, the catalyst for creativity and imagination... Let’s imagine, you visit Ludwig Van Beethoven on a summer day, before saying goodbye, he would be sure to ask you this question: “Won't you have some coffee before you go?”. With Beethoven, coffee is fundamental to initiate his emotions. Without a cup of coffee brewing from the exact 60 roasted beans daily, Moonlight Sonata or Für Elise might never get a chance to be heard.
At a place called An Nam, half a globe away from Vienna, this magical drink was firstly discovered in 1857. Since then, it has officially become a symbolic drink for the Vietnamease cuture. If you meet any foreigners who have lived and worked in Vietnam for at least 1 to 2 years, they too have developed the habit of drinking coffee daily. Surely, after getting back to their home country, they would crave dearly for their daily cup of Vietnamese coffee.
Vietnamese coffee has a unique and unforgettable taste that foreigners would yearn for once they come back to their home country.
Vietnamese coffee has a unique and unforgettable taste that foreigners would crave for once they return to their home country
The way in which Vietnamese people considered good coffee can be summarized in two words: the aroma and the richness. Many foreigners have shared the same idea as they enjoyed their morning coffee in Vietnam. The remarkable coffee aroma from a fresh cup of brewed coffee spreading into the atmosphere. Vietnamese people have their coffee much stronger than many other countries in the world. It is typical for foreigners to get “intoxicated by the coffee” the first time they try out Vietnamese coffee. However, Vietnamese Coffee should be on the “to-do” list for anyone visiting Vietnam. The richness in Vietnamese coffee has become a signature that can hardly be found anywhere else in the world.
Potique Café - Where you found a peace of mind
5 years since the coffee beans firstly arrived in Vietnam, numerous coffee plantations were built throughout the country, firstly found in the North, the Central region then later in the South. From that very first Arabica seeds to Robusta and the appearance of Liberica, the coffee beans were produced to serve the wealthiest class in the society, who are able to enjoy the coffee in a classy French architecture and listen to Tino Rossi. In a way, you can be able to experience the past time stories while drinking coffee at Potique Café.
A Corner of Potique Café
Corner of Potique Café
The architecture atmosphere of Potique Café is a combination of luxurious modern architecture and a vintage touch of Indochina architecture from the previous century and a dominant green color palette create this soft beauty but still represent the high-status society. In order to deliver the best experience to you, any Potique’s cup of coffee is made from the best coffee beans in the market, incorporating the traditional barista to keep the original richness in the coffee bean itself.
Immersing within this timeless atmosphere, let your soul and mind relax. Enjoy the surroundings and sip your coffee slowly, while listening to the mellow melody. To feel each drop in its bitterness, a Potique Café coffee will let you find the peace of mind, to reckon the value of time and the wellness of being within you.