A Legendary Drink of Hanoi - Egg Coffee (Cà Phê Trứng)

Born from Necessity

The story begins in the 1940s, during a time when milk was scarce in Hanoi. In the midst of this shortage, a resourceful bartender named Nguyễn Văn Giảng, working at the Sofitel Legend Metropole Hotel, sought a solution. Instead of milk, he whisked egg yolks with sugar to create a rich, creamy substitute.

When blended with bold Vietnamese coffee, the result was astonishing: a velvety foam floating atop strong, aromatic brew. What began as an improvisation became a national treasure—one that continues to delight coffee lovers from Hanoi’s hidden cafés to kitchens around the world.

How to Make Egg Coffee at Home

Bringing the magic of cà phê trứng into your home is easier than it seems. All you need is a little patience and the finest Arabica grounds.

You’ll need:

• 2 tablespoons finely ground Vietnamese Arabica coffee

• 1 phin filter

• 1 egg yolk

• 2 teaspoons sweetened condensed milk

• 1 teaspoon sugar

• A cup of hot water

Steps:

1. Brew a small, strong cup of coffee using your phin filter. Set aside.

2. In a bowl, whisk the egg yolk with sugar and condensed milk until it becomes pale, thick, and frothy. (A hand mixer makes this quick, but a whisk and patience will do.)

3. Pour the hot coffee into a small cup, then gently spoon or pour the creamy egg mixture on top.

4. Enjoy immediately—first a sip of the sweet, airy foam, followed by the deep, bold coffee beneath.

The taste is unlike anything else: rich like custard, yet lifted by the strength of coffee. Sweet, strong, and comforting all at once.

Taste History in a Cup

Egg coffee is more than just a recipe—it is a piece of Hanoi’s soul. To taste it is to travel back to a time when creativity transformed scarcity into something extraordinary.

At Amazia Caphe, we invite you to experience this legendary drink at home with our finest Arabica ground coffee. Smooth, aromatic, and grown in the highlands of Vietnam, it provides the perfect base for this timeless creation.

👉 Try it out today, and let each sip of egg coffee bring you closer to the streets of Hanoi where it all began.