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A photograph capturing the moment of Vietnamese coffee dripping drop by drop from a phin. The coffee quietly falling into a glass with condensed milk expresses the flow of time and accumulation of memories.

Vietnamese Coffee

Vietnamese coffee is a unique coffee culture that involves extracting coffee drop by drop using a phin (metal drip filter), taking time with each extraction. This beverage, born from the fusion of coffee culture introduced during the French colonial period in the 19th century with Vietnamese local customs, creates an exquisite harmony between the sweetness of condensed milk and the bitter richness of Robusta beans. Extraction takes about 5 to 10 minutes, and this waiting time is considered the essence of coffee appreciation. The time spent sitting on low chairs at roadside cafes, watching coffee slowly drip, serves as daily meditation for Vietnamese people and provides precious moments for communication with family and friends. The sweetness of condensed milk not only alleviates the harsh tropical heat but also awakens memories of childhood and thoughts of homeland.
Features
  • Unique extraction method using phin (metal filter)
  • Harmony of sweetness and bitterness created by adding condensed milk
  • Slow extraction time requiring 5-10 minutes
  • Rich and robust flavor characteristic of Robusta beans
  • Existence of iced version with added ice
  • Unique drinking style enjoyed while sitting on low chairs
Personality
  • Patient and calm personality that approaches things without haste
  • Emotionally rich temperament that cherishes nostalgia and treasures past memories
  • Sociability that values human bonds and enjoys sharing slow, relaxed time
  • Flexibility to adapt to new environments while respecting tradition
  • Multifaceted charm hiding deep complexity beneath surface sweetness
  • Rich sensitivity that finds small happiness in everyday life
Symbolic Meaning
  • Flow of time and inheritance of memories - continuity of life from past to present
  • Connection with ancestors - family bonds and memories overlapping with Obon season
  • Sweet nostalgia - childhood memories evoked by the sweetness of condensed milk
  • Cultural fusion - new value created by the blend of French and Vietnamese cultures
  • Patience and meditation - value of waiting and time for introspection
  • Daily ritual - sacredness and tranquility found in everyday habits
Reason for Selection
  • Time-consuming extraction process fitting for the Obon season of welcoming ancestors and reflecting on the past
  • Gentle sweetness of condensed milk that soothes summer heat and meditative time for tracing memories
  • Leisurely time spent with family and friends overlaps with Obon family gatherings
  • History of foreign culture taking root resonates with modern families of diverse backgrounds
  • Drop-by-drop extraction symbolizes the inheritance of traditions passed down through time
Protection & Effects
  • Protection of memories - power to keep precious memories unfaded in the heart
  • Guardian of family bonds - maintains and strengthens connections across generations
  • Peace of mind - sanctuary that frees from busy daily life and finds inner tranquility
  • Preservation of cultural identity - support that never forgets one's roots and pride
  • Sanctification of time - protects the value of slow time in our hurried modern age
  • Emotional purification - sweetness of condensed milk heals heart wounds and gives strength to accept bitter experiences
Trials & Growth
  • Trial of patience - learning the value of waiting in modern society that seeks instant gratification
  • Confronting the past - facing not only idealized memories but also painful recollections
  • Challenge of cultural adaptation - flexibility to accept and integrate different values and customs
  • Departure from modern efficiency - courage to deliberately choose slowness in a speed-oriented society
  • Intergenerational understanding - deepening dialogue and mutual understanding with people from different eras
  • Coexistence with solitude - not fearing alone time and accepting introspection and dialogue with self
Gallery
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A photograph capturing the moment of Vietnamese coffee dripping drop by drop from a phin. The coffee quietly falling into a glass with condensed milk expresses the flow of time and accumulation of memories.
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A scene of multi-generational family gathering around Vietnamese coffee with old photographs. An artistic representation symbolizing memory inheritance and family bonds.
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An abstract artwork where flowing coffee drops transform into clock hands and calendar pages, with condensed milk swirls forming infinity symbols, expressing the perpetual nature of time and memory.
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A close-up of hands carefully holding Vietnamese iced coffee with ancestral incense smoke rising in the background during Obon. Capturing the moment connecting thoughts of ancestors with the present.
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A watercolor illustration of a Vietnamese street cafe where people of different generations enjoy coffee together. Floating memory bubbles reflect family moments, depicting the sweetness of nostalgia.