Why do Vietnamese people drink Cafe du Monde?
The reason was both practical and symbolic: Café du Monde was a familiar taste of something that reminded them of home, even though it wasn’t technically from Vietnam. Its combination of Arabica beans and chicory root gave it a flavor profile that echoed the Robusta beans many had grown up drinking in Vietnam. Trung Nguyên Legend Trung Nguyên Legend is Vietnam’s most iconic coffee brand. Founded in 1996, it helped popularize Vietnamese coffee worldwide. The brand uses high-quality Robusta beans blended with other bean types like Arabica and Excelsa.
What’s so special about Cafe Du Monde?
Café Du Monde is the oldest coffee shop in New Orleans, opening as a simple coffee stand in 1862. Its simple menu has changed little since that era, still including dark-roasted coffee with chicory (served black or au lait), beignets, white and chocolate milk, hot chocolate, and fresh-squeezed orange juice. A: During the Civil War era, New Orleans was the second largest coffee port in the world. The port was blockaded by the Union, which led to a coffee shortage and local chaos. Desperate to find a coffee alternative, locals followed in French footsteps and turned to chicory because of the similar coffee characteristics.