Key takeaways
- Robusta (Central Highlands) is strong and bold; arabica (Đà Lạt) is smoother and more aromatic.
- Roasted coffee in sealed packaging can be shipped to most countries; green beans face stricter rules.
- Shipping 3 kg costs about $21 to the USA or Europe, $30 to Australia, $15 to Japan or Korea.
- Our service fee is 0.5% of the order value ($5 minimum).
Vietnam is the world's second-largest coffee producer, yet its best coffee rarely reaches shelves abroad. Supermarket "Vietnamese coffee" overseas is often a single mass-market blend. Buying directly from Vietnam gets you fresher beans, regional varieties and local roasters at Vietnamese prices.
Robusta or arabica?
- Robusta from the Central Highlands (Buôn Ma Thuột, Đắk Lắk) is dark, chocolatey and strong, with about twice the caffeine of arabica. It is what gives cà phê sữa đá, iced coffee with condensed milk, its punch.
- Arabica from Đà Lạt and Cầu Đất is smoother and more aromatic, popular with specialty roasters for pour-over and espresso.
- Blends mix both, often roasted with butter or a little sugar in the traditional style.
What to buy
- Ground coffee for the phin: a medium-coarse grind made for the traditional Vietnamese drip filter.
- Whole beans if you have a grinder: they stay fresh much longer in transit.
- Instant 3-in-1 sachets such as G7: light to ship and a favourite gift.
- A phin filter or two: stainless steel, light and inexpensive in Vietnam.
Well-known brands include Trung Nguyên, Phúc Long and G7, alongside many small Đà Lạt and Buôn Ma Thuột roasters that sell on Shopee and Facebook. Send us a link to any of them and we will buy it for you.
How we pack coffee for international shipping
We keep the roaster's original sealed bags, add an outer vacuum layer and wrap coffee separately so its smell does not transfer to clothes or other items. Each bag is declared by name and weight, for example "Roasted whole bean coffee, 500 g", which is what customs officers want to see.
Shipping cost and delivery time
| Destination | 3 kg of coffee | Delivery time |
|---|---|---|
| USA, Canada, Europe, UK | $21 | 7–14 days |
| Australia, New Zealand | $30 | 7–12 days |
| Japan, Korea, Taiwan | $15 | 4–8 days |
Coffee is dense, so it is almost always charged on its actual weight. That makes it one of the most cost-effective things to ship from Vietnam, especially combined with tea and sweets in one parcel.
Frequently asked questions
Can I ship Vietnamese coffee to the USA, Australia or Europe?
Yes. Roasted coffee, ground or whole bean, in sealed packaging is accepted by most countries. Green, unroasted beans face stricter import rules in Australia and some other countries, so ask us first.
What is the difference between Vietnamese robusta and arabica?
Robusta, grown mainly in the Central Highlands, is strong, bold and high in caffeine and is the base of classic cà phê sữa đá. Arabica, mostly from the Đà Lạt area, is lighter and more aromatic.
How much does it cost to ship 3 kg of coffee?
About $21 to the USA or Europe, $30 to Australia and $15 to Japan or Korea, plus a 0.5% service fee ($5 minimum) if we buy the coffee for you.
Is weasel coffee real?
Much of what is sold as weasel coffee (cà phê chồn) is flavoured robusta. If you want it, buy from a well-known roaster and expect a high price.
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