From street phin to World Brewers Cup podium – here’s every Arabica region that’s putting Việt Nam on the global specialty map
| Region / Famous Area | Elevation | Main Variety | Processing Winners | SCA Score 2024–2025 | Signature Flavor | Best For | Price (Nov 2025) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Khe Sanh (Quảng Trị) | 500–900 m | Catimor | Washed, Honey, Natural | 87.5–88.5 (2024 champion) | Blood orange, passionfruit, pineapple, ginger flower, salty finish | Pour-over, Cold brew, Espresso SOE | 550–900k VND/kg |
| Sơn La (Northwest) | 1,000–1,500 m | Catimor THA1 | Washed, Honey | 84–86.5 | Roasted almond, dried apricot, clove, ginseng, nutty sweetness | Latte, Cappuccino, Phin sữa | 420–680k VND/kg |
| Núi Min – Đà Lạt (Lâm Đồng) | 1,500–1,650 m | Catimor | Natural Anaerobic, Honey | 85–87.5 | Jackfruit bomb, red wine, dark chocolate, honey, jasmine | V60, AeroPress, Cold brew | 480–780k VND/kg |
| Cầu Đất (Đà Lạt classic) | 1,550–1,750 m | Catimor + old Bourbon | Washed mainly | 83–85.5 | Milk chocolate, peach, hazelnut, caramel, clean | Daily drinker, Espresso blend | 380–580k VND/kg |
| Lâm Hà – Di Linh Highlands | 1,000–1,300 m | Catimor, some Typica | Natural Carbonic | 84–86 | Mango lassi, lychee, cocoa nibs, floral | Filter, Iced Vietnamese | 450–700k VND/kg |
| Chư Yang Sin (Đắk Nông) | 900–1,200 m | Catimor | Experimental fermentation | 84–86.5 | Black cherry, rum-raisin, spice, velvety | Espresso, Moka pot | 400–650k VND/kg |
Top 5 Arabica Lots Right Now (Nov 11, 2025 – live roaster menu)
- Khe Sanh Honey Catimor #1 2025 – 88.5 SCA → 1.2 million VND/kg (sold out in 3 days)
- Núi Min Natural Anaerobic – 87.75 → 980k VND/kg (The Coffee House Signature)
- Sơn La THA1 Washed – 86.25 → 620k VND/kg (most value-for-money)
- Cầu Đất Bourbon Legacy – 85.5 → 680k VND/kg (old trees, limited 200 kg)
- Lâm Hà Carbonic Maceration – 86 → 750k VND/kg (tastes like tropical wine
Quick Flavor Map
Bright & Juicy → Khe Sanh → Núi Min Nuts & Spices → Sơn La → Chư Yang Sin Chocolate & Clean → Cầu Đất → Lâm Hà
Pro tip from 2025 Vietnam Barista Champion
“Want the ultimate Vietnamese Arabica experience? Order a flight of 3: Khe Sanh (hot V60) → Núi Min (iced flash brew) → Sơn La (espresso with condensed milk). You’ll taste the entire country in 15 minutes.”
Vietnam Arabica isn’t “emerging” anymore. It’s here, it’s winning, and it’s still cheaper than half the stuff in Tokyo.
Go hunt these beans before the rest of the world buys them all. ☕🌄 #CafeVietPride #ArabicaVietnam2025
