i.Vietnam’s highland arabica
In robusta-dominated Vietnam, the cool plateau around Da Lat is the heart of arabica growing, and specialty-minded producers have been on the rise in recent years.
Altitude
1,400–1,600m
MASL
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Vietnam · Da Lat
Vietnam · Asia · Growing region
Da Latダラット（ラムドン省）
Da Lat (Lam Dong province) is a plateau in southern Vietnam, known as one of the country’s relatively high-grown arabica origins.
Altitude 1,400–1,600 mwashednatural
§ 01Key Figures
Key figures
Process
washed
natural also / mostly washed
Body · Acidity
Full · Mild
Full · Low
Country rank
World No. 2
Vietnam (production · Vietnam)
§ 02Overview
Overview
Da Lat (Lam Dong province) is a plateau in southern Vietnam, known as one of the country’s relatively high-grown arabica origins.
The cool climate nurtures a mellow, substantial flavor of chocolate, nuts and spice.It pairs beautifully with the Vietnamese phin drip.
§ 03Highlights
Highlights
- Location
- Lam Dong province (Da Lat), southern Vietnam
- Main varieties
- Arabica (Catimor etc.), some Bourbon
- Altitude
- 1,400–1,600 m
- Processing
- Washed / Natural
- Cup character
- Chocolate, nuts, spice
§ 04Deep Read
About this region
ii.How to enjoy it
Mellow and full-flavored, it pairs well with the condensed-milk Vietnamese style or a strong French-press brew.
§ 05Flavor Profile
Flavor profile
ChocolateNuttySpice
8-Axis Flavor Radar
§ 06Brew Guide
Brewing guide
Country-level guideVietnamese drip (phin)
vietnamese drip
Temp
95°C
Ratio
1:8
Time
5 min
Grind
Medium
The authentic style: condensed milk in the bottom, then wait patiently. Dense and rich.
Cold brew
cold brew
Temp
4°C
Ratio
1:8
Time
12 h
Grind
Coarse
Mellows robusta’s bitterness. Add sweetness for a Vietnamese-coffee feel.
§ 07Where to Buy
Find Da Lat coffee
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§ 08Siblings
Other regions of Vietnam
§ 09Kindred Regions