Discover the journey of egg coffee from the legendary Giang Café to UFO’s convenient ready-to-make egg coffee at home. Authentic Hanoi flavor – rich, creamy, and unforgettable!
If you’ve ever set foot in Hanoi – Vietnam’s thousand-year-old capital – you can’t miss the unique specialty called egg coffee. More than just a drink, egg coffee is a piece of memory, a cultural symbol, and a living testament to the creativity and finesse of Hanoians in enjoying coffee.
Among the many places serving this special beverage, Giang Café stands out as the very first and most iconic name. It’s known as “the cradle of egg coffee” – the birthplace of a flavor that has gone far beyond Vietnam’s borders, becoming a culinary ambassador recognized worldwide.
The Story Begins with a Coffee Missing Milk
Egg coffee was born in 1946, when Hanoi was still poor, and fresh milk was scarce. Mr. Nguyễn Văn Giảng – then a bartender at the Sofitel Metropole Hanoi Hotel – came up with an idea: replacing milk with whipped egg yolk, sugar, and condensed milk.
Surprisingly, this not only made up for the lack of ingredients but also created a rich, aromatic, and irresistibly smooth taste, blending perfectly with traditional black coffee.
Later, he opened Giang Café in a small alley on Nguyễn Hữu Huân Street, turning egg coffee into a legendary specialty of Hanoi. From there, egg coffee spread across the city and eventually gained international fame through features on CNN, National Geographic, and the blogs of world-renowned travel influencers.
Egg Coffee – The Art of Perfect Balance
At its core, egg coffee is a harmony between Vietnamese phin-brewed black coffee and an airy, velvety egg cream topping – made from fresh egg yolks, condensed milk, and a touch of sugar.
The method may sound simple, but achieving the perfect balance – without any eggy smell, without being overly sweet or heavy – requires meticulous skill and secret techniques from the barista.
When served, a cup of egg coffee greets you with a golden, fragrant layer of cream resting gently atop hot coffee. Each sip is a sensory journey: the deep bitterness of coffee, the smooth sweetness of the egg cream, all melting together like a refined symphony.
Egg coffee is best enjoyed hot, kept warm by placing the cup in a small bowl of hot water. Hanoi also has an iced version, perfect for the sweltering summer.
A Cultural Icon of Hanoi
Today, egg coffee is more than a drink – it represents the creative spirit, rustic charm, and sophistication of Hanoi. Both locals and tourists are curious to try it, especially at Giang Café – the place regarded as its birthplace.
Giang Café is not just a coffee shop; it’s a keeper of memories and history. Tucked away in a small alley, with old wooden furniture and a nostalgic atmosphere, it offers a warm and intimate space. Every day, hundreds of visitors come not only to drink coffee but also to savor the soul of old Hanoi.
UFO Hanoi Egg Coffee – Bringing Tradition Closer to You
Of course, not everyone can travel to Hanoi to enjoy this iconic drink. Understanding this, UFO Coffee has developed a convenient, ready-to-make egg coffee product – preserving the authentic flavor and making it easy to prepare at home.
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Whether you’re in Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, or anywhere in the world, within minutes you can hold a cup of authentic Giang-style egg coffee – rich, creamy, and aromatic.
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Final Sip
Egg coffee is a culinary “heritage” of Hanoi – a testament to the skill and creativity of the Vietnamese people. Born from a creative solution to the milk shortage of the 1940s, it has grown into a cultural icon admired worldwide.
Now, with UFO’s egg coffee, you can bring the spirit of Hanoi into your own kitchen. Raise your cup and savor this unmistakable taste – sweet, bold, and full of emotion.
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