Bold, chocolate & honey sweetness

SAIGON HONEY SAMPLE

Medium dark roast

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12 oz

Grown In Vietnam

Fresh Roasted in USA

Sustainable Direct Trade

12 oz

Grown In Vietnam

Fresh Roasted in USA

Sustainable Direct Trade

What makes it special?

Saigon Honey is our best-selling coffee ever, inspired by the flavor of Vietnamese street coffee: bold, strong, and naturally sweet like honey. We embodied the detail, care, and commitment to quality of every cup — with their careful sourcing, in-house roasting, and slow, methodical filtering. 12 oz bag, whole bean coffee

THE EXPERIENCE

Expect an espresso that's bold without being harsh. Rich dark chocolate, smooth caramel, and gentle honey-like sweetness come together in a full-bodied cup with thick crema and a long, clean finish. It's the kind of coffee that's just as enjoyable on its own as it is with milk.

Roast Story

Medium-dark roasts are often mistaken for burnt coffee. In reality, when exceptional beans are roasted with precision, they create a sweeter, fuller-bodied espresso with lower acidity and a smoother finish. That's why we chose this profile for Saigon Honey—to highlight Robusta's natural richness, not hide it.

Behind the Flavor

Made from 100% premium Robusta grown at 1,200 meters in Vietnam's Central Highlands and carefully processed using the honey method. This process preserves more of the coffee's natural sugars, creating a richer body, thicker crema, and a smooth sweetness that balances Robusta's bold character.

Signature Blends Brew Guide

Brew Time

25–30 seconds

Grind Size

Extra-fine

Coffee Dose

20 g

Water Amount

Yields 40 g

1. Preheat Your Machine

Make sure your espresso machine is preheated at least half an hour before brewing.

2. Remove the Portafilter

Remove the portafilter from the group head and rinse the group head.

3. Grind Your Coffee

Grind your coffee to a medium grind.

4. Level the Grounds

Use your finger or distribution tool to level the grounds in the portafilter basket for even distribution.

5. Tamp the Grounds

Angle your arm at 90 degrees and tamp evenly.

6. Prepare Your Setup

Place the portafilter into the machine and a demitasse cup on the drip tray.

7. Pull Your Shot

Depending on the coffee and the profile you’re trying to achieve, shots should take between 25 and 30 seconds to pull. You get the best results if you measure your yield onto a scale.

8. Enjoy

Pour the coffee into your favorite mug and enjoy. If you brewed into a mug, give it a stir before drinking.

Brew Time

4–6 minutes

Grind Size

Medium-coarse

Coffee Dose

59 g (half pot)

Water

6 cups (half pot)

1. Heat Your Water

Heat at least 350 g water to 195–205ºF. Darker roasts brew best at the cooler side of the spectrum, while lighter roasts take hotter water.

2. Grind Your Coffee

Grind your coffee to a medium grind.

3. Preheat Your Machine

Make sure your espresso machine is preheated at least half an hour before brewing.

4. Wait for the Finished Cup

Allow all the water to pass through the dripper into the carafe. Total brew time — depending on coffee, roast level, and grind — can take anywhere from 2:30 to 3:30 minutes.

5. Enjoy

Pour the coffee into your favorite mug and enjoy. If you brewed into a mug, give it a stir before drinking.

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