In the nineteenth century, the French brought coffee to Vietnam to grow, trade and enjoy. Since then, coffee has become a popular beverage in Vietnam, not only that, but it also contributes greatly to Vietnam's economic development and has distinct cultural characteristics. In Vietnam, coffee shops can be found everywhere, from luxury to affordable places, from cities to rural areas. Coffee in Vietnam has gone through a long journey of history to reach the important place in the country's economy and culture as it is today.

There are many varieties of coffee grown in Vietnam, so the way it is used as well as the business is different. Vietnam has always been a country with a leading position in the world in terms of coffee exports and a market that major coffee brands in the world want to come to conquer. In Vietnam coffee seems to become a refreshing drink, people drink it at all times of the day. Coffee shops are also a gathering place for friends, a place to discuss and sign business contracts, a place of entertainment, a place to rest after a hard day's work or simply drink coffee in your free time.

Research on the history and culture of coffee in Vietnam is based on actual surveys of the process of growing, harvesting and trading in Vietnam. Besides, enjoying coffee has also become a cultural feature in Vietnam with different preferences across the country. That said, there is much to discover about coffee history and culture in Vietnam.