Hanoi Ancient Street Coffee Culture: coffee in a ceramic pot with egg yolk instead of condensed milk

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The Ancient Street Coffee Culture of Hanoi people

Although the pace of modern life is busy, Hanoi people still give themselves some quiet time every morning to taste the strong coffee.

This is the ideal time of the day, because coffee brings pleasure and sobriety, creates new energy, and innovates further at work. A long time ago, coffee has become a cultural beauty and an indispensable part of Hanoi life.

The habit of tasting coffee began to be introduced into Vietnam during the French colonial period. The first cafes in Hanoi appeared in the area around Lake Huanjian. With the passage of time, modern and luxurious cafes have sprung up like bamboo shoots after a spring rain, but Hanoi people still like to go to some of the old cafes on Old Street. Because these are cafes with a history of more than 70 years, they have an irreplaceable position in the hearts of Hanoi coffee fans. The ancient appearance of the cafe and the strong smell of coffee remind local residents of Hanoi, an ancient and elegant Hanoi.

Every morning, whether it is a hot summer or a cold winter, many Hanoi people choose to sit on small chairs lined with sidewalks in ancient streets, leisurely waiting for coffee to drip down from the leaker.

This is a familiar scene in the daily life of Hanoi people. They come here not only to drink coffee and feel the aroma of coffee, but also to enjoy the beauty of life.

Li Huang, who likes Hanoi ancient street coffee, said that after the ups and downs of history, ancient street coffee is still so fragrant, still with the soul of Hanoi.

When it comes to ancient street coffee, we have to mention coffee shops such as benevolence, ear, Israel, talk, Lin and so on. Each store has a unique taste that people will never forget.

According to the wife of the owner of ear Coffee, they don't have any secret of making coffee in the family, they just put all their love on their spiritual children.

The ear Cafe is located in Yuhang Street in the center of Hanoi Ancient Street. Although the area is small, there are not many seats and there are no signs, but there are still many customers. Ear coffee is known as the first coffee in Hanoi. The coffee here is very special. instead of a drip, you put it in a ceramic pot, pour it into a cup, add sugar, condensed milk, milk foam, and finally ice. Ear coffee has a unique flavor and is very attractive.

Unlike ear coffee, coffee is a different flavor. Coffee was born in 1946 by Ruan Wen, who is famous for its egg coffee. The name aroused the curiosity of the customers. The main ingredients of coffee include egg yolk, coffee powder, condensed milk, butter and cheese. At that time, condensed milk was hard to find, and egg yolk became the perfect substitute. The fat of egg yolk, the milky aroma of condensed milk and the strong aroma of coffee fascinate Hanoi's young people and even the middle-aged and elderly.

Chen Cheng, a fan of coffee, said that he likes to taste coffee here very much. I feel very quiet and my heart is relieved. The coffee is good, the service is considerate and the price is moderate.

Unlike the two cafes mentioned above, Lin Coffee brings an interesting experience to coffee fans. In addition to tasting the charming taste of coffee, you can also enjoy paintings closely related to history, giving people a sense of serenity and nostalgia. Lin Coffee was born in 1952. Since its opening, Lin Coffee has been an ideal gathering place for people in literary and art circles. On display are the vivid paintings of Hanoi people and streets by many famous painters, such as Pei Chunpai, Yang Bilian, Wu Ziyan and so on.

With the passage of time, the walls of Lin Cafe were covered with painters' works. These works are the original works and the only ones left. Painters used to drink coffee in this cafe. Sometimes, they trade their works for coffee. So now Lin Cafe is like an art gallery, showing vivid paintings of Hanoi people and streets.

Not only Hanoi people, but also many foreigners know Hanoi ancient street coffee. Therefore, every time they have a chance to go to Vietnam, they go to these cafes for coffee. Although there are few opportunities, they are all attracted by the charming aroma of Old Street coffee and its interesting stories.

Dong Min, a South Korean tourist, said he wanted to know the culture and residents' interests of every place he traveled. In addition to the aroma of the coffee, he was also impressed by the ancient space of the Old Street Cafe. He said that he would promote the unique aroma of coffee here to friends and colleagues.

Hanoi people's habit of tasting coffee reflects Hanoi's treasure of life. They try to relax and find peace and comfort in the bustling center of Hanoi. If you have a chance to go to Vietnam, you might as well go to these famous ancient street cafes and taste the drops of coffee that contain Hanoi's essence and soul.

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