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

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.Send us Fan MailIf you enjoy this conversation or think someone in your network could find value in it, please share it and hit follow to get notified when the next episode drops. This podcast is brought to you by We Create Content, the content marketing agency that builds audiences for global brands in Vietnam. You can follow our host, Ian Paynton, on LinkedIn, and follow the podcast on Instagram, TikTok and X. A special thanks to DJ Jase at The Beats Saigon for the soundtrack, and to YOU for listening.