[Vietnam Travelogue ③] Cupping with Tung | The Story Behind High-Quality Vietnamese Coffee for Japan

2025 Vietnam Trip Report, Part 3. In this article, I visit my partner Tung's company,Cupping (tasting) for new product development for the Japanese marketHere's a report on that. We'll introduce you to the stories behind the products, including the unique features of Mr. Tung's company, the original coffee co-developed for the Japanese market, and his 20-year relationship with Mr. Tung as both his mentor and business partner, as well as the challenges faced by Vietnamese coffee.

To Partner Tung's Company | The Scene of Cupping for Japan

On this day, I visited my partner Tung's company,New product development tasting (cupping)We carried out. We lined up several samples with slightly different roasting levels and blend ratios, and confirmed the taste direction for Japan together.

For new product development for the Japanese market, roasted bean samples (Arabica Washed, Hazelnut, Traditional Rich, etc.) prepared in labeled containers for cupping.
Sample beans with varying roast levels and blends. Several types are prepared to confirm the flavor profile for the Japanese market.

Mr. Tung's Company | High-Quality Coffee Specialty Company Recognized for European and American Exports

Mr. Tung's company isAs a specialized company that handles high-quality coffee beans within Vietnam, it has earned a strong reputation and exports many coffee beans, primarily to Europe and the US, receiving high acclaim.

The Japanese coffee market often sees Western trends arrive a bit later, so we want to leverage the knowledge gained here to create products tailored for Japan.

A worker wearing a hairnet packaging products on the coffee packaging line of Mr. Tung's company.
Tung Company's packaging line. The quality control system cultivated through exports to Europe and America is also being utilized for products bound for Japan.

Original coffee co-developed for the Japanese market

The coffee beans we handle are,Original "for the Japanese market" developed jointly with Mr. Tungand is already being adopted in various places such as domestic restaurants, hotels, and cafes.

While we are still in the middle of our journey, we will redouble our efforts in product development, sales, and promotion to bring more of this high-quality Vietnamese coffee to everyone.

Tasting sample bags of "Fruity" (Arabica 100%) and "Traditional Rich" (Robusta 100%), Vietnamese coffees currently being developed for the Japanese market
Tasting samples being developed for the Japanese market. A lineup by direction, such as Fruity and Traditional Rich.

The Existence of Mr./Ms. Tung | Mentor, Business Partner, Family Friend

Mr. Tung is in the coffee industryA professional active for over 20 yearsAnd for me, he is also a mentor who taught me the ABCs of coffee.

Beyond just business partners, they are cherished friends with whom we have a family-like relationship, and they are a strong support group for branding high-quality Vietnamese coffee in the Japanese market.

Challenges Facing Vietnamese Coffee and What We Want to Deliver

In the global coffee market, "The 2050 ProblemThere are also many concerns about the future, such as the yen's depreciation and soaring prices. Even looking at Vietnam, there are still many challenges to overcome, such as the quality control system not yet being sufficient compared to other manufacturing countries.

Nevertheless, with Mr. Tung and our local partners, weCoffee that lets you feel the story of Vietnam and the faces of its producers, not just its deliciousness.To deliver.

We will continue to deliver high-quality Vietnamese coffee that will make everyone in Japan sincerely want to drink it again.