The city of takeaway coffee…

With its bustling and civilized atmosphere, coupled with a favorable climate and many other factors, this city of love and nostalgia is perfectly suited for the drink that the whole world adores and... gets high on. Getting high on coffee.

Sipping coffee while enjoying love songs is absolutely wonderful. Songs like " Saigon Sunshine," "The Road with Falling Tamarind Leaves," "Young City," "City of Love and Nostalgia ,"... blend perfectly with every drop of coffee... every sip. It's deeply moving for anyone who loves music , even those who love it... less.

One of the most beautiful, simple, and endearing images of Saigon is street coffee. Street coffee, in the truest sense, is enjoyed while traveling on the streets – that's takeaway coffee. In this dynamic city, full of energy and a bustling pace of life, takeaway coffee has become an indispensable characteristic. Takeaway coffee is popular for reasons such as: lack of time to enjoy it at a cafe, long commutes to work making the coffee enjoyable on the go, and as a way to protect against the sun and quench thirst on scorching hot days (like these March days).

For me, takeaway coffee has an added sweetness from "sugar." "Sugar" here refers to the journey. From home to work is over 30 km. Having a cup of coffee is like having a close friend by my side. First and foremost, coffee is about enjoying its delicious taste. Besides that, it helps replenish energy, "fighting the sun and quenching thirst," making me feel more refreshed and healthier.

The city of takeaway coffee… Just looking at the coffee cups hanging on moving carts, seeing people sipping their coffee on the streets is enough to make you fall in love with, cherish, and feel nostalgic for Saigon's coffee!

(Entry for the "Impressions on Vietnamese Coffee and Tea" contest, part of the "Celebrating Vietnamese Coffee and Tea" program, 2nd edition, 2024, organized by Nguoi Lao Dong Newspaper).

Source: https://nld.com.vn/thanh-pho-ca-phe-take-away-19624032822415463.htm