This week Joe is joined by Lan Ho of Fat Miilk Coffee, a Vietnamese coffee company based in Chicago. The two talk about Vietnamese coffee culture, robusta beans and how to make a great Vietnamese coffee drink. Lan also shares some details behind the brand of Fat Miilk, her inspiration and where she hopes to see the company go in the future.
This episode begins with a brief discussion of sweetened condensed milk and its role in Vietnamese coffee. Lan and Joe then speak about Robusta beans, the difference between Arabica and Robusta, and how to enjoy these beans. The two discuss a variety of brew methods and preferred drinking styles for Vietnamese coffee including using the phin filter. Lan breaks down her inspiration for Fat Miilk, her hopes for the brand, and what she enjoys about being a part of the Vietnamese coffee space. Lan also shares some exciting news about Fat Miilk, and if you're a resident of Chicago or love a good coffee shop, you won't want to miss this!