E21: Vietnam's speeding up but its coffee culture is all about slowing down says Lacàph founder Timen Swijtink

You Don't Know Vietnam

On today's episode of You Don't Know Vietnam, we're talking to Timen Swijtink, the Founder of Vietnamese coffee brand Lacàph. With Lacàph's coffee, coffee shops and coffee experiences in Vietnam, and grand plans to export high quality, branded Vietnamese beans to the world, Timen is on a mission to change the global perception of both Vietnamese coffee and the robusta bean. Today, he talks about what makes Vietnamese coffee culture extra special, traditional "Phin" brewing methods, and what types of Vietnamese coffee you should try. He also explains why the value of Vietnam's coffee is so low despite it being one of the world's largest exporters, what climate change means for Vietnam's robusta bean production, and what he's learned about doing business in Vietnam - a place he loves to call home.

This podcast is brought to you by We Create Content, the content agency for global brands in Vietnam. It's produced by Ian Paynton and Van Bui. A special thanks to DJ Jase at The Beats Saigon for the badass soundtrack, and to you for listening. Please subscribe and rate the show, and share it with friends and colleagues you think might enjoy it.