Travelling Tips

27.02.23

Drinking ice and the worries of tourists when coming to Vietnam

Thien Nguyen

In Vietnam, drinking ice is very common and widely available. It is used to cool down drinks, especially during the hot and humid weather in Vietnam. You can find ice in most restaurants, cafes, and street food vendors. In fact, many Vietnamese people prefer to have their drinks with ice.

Drinking ice affects the quality of drinks

Ice can have both positive and negative effects on the quality of drinks, depending on how it is made and used.

On the positive side, ice can help to cool down drinks and make them more refreshing, which can enhance the overall enjoyment of the drink. Additionally, ice can help to bring out the flavors and aromas of certain drinks, such as whiskey or cocktails, by diluting them slightly and opening up the flavor profile.

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However, if the ice is not made or handled properly, it can also negatively impact the quality of drinks. Dirty or contaminated ice can introduce unwanted flavors or harmful contaminants into the drink, which can ruin its taste and potentially pose health risks. Additionally, if the ice is not properly stored, it can pick up odors or flavors from other foods in the freezer, which can also affect the quality of the drink.

Water source in Vietnam

Access to clean and safe drinking water is an ongoing concern in Vietnam, particularly in rural areas. While the government has made efforts to improve access to clean water, challenges such as limited infrastructure and natural disasters can make it difficult to provide safe water to all communities.

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In urban areas, tap water is available, but it is often not safe to drink without treatment. Many households use water filters or boil their water before drinking to remove impurities and bacteria.

Bottled water is widely available and is often considered the safest option for drinking water in Vietnam. However, it is important to be careful when purchasing bottled water to ensure that it is from a reputable source and has not been tampered with.

Because the water source in Vietnam is not safe for direct drinking, many FnB businesses are forced to have water purifiers and ice machines to ensure the quality of products when they reach customers. On the other hand, clean ice also makes the taste of the drink better and more secure.

Before embarking on culinary adventures with guests, our Buddies team needed to research and connect with industry experts to understand the importance of using clean ice in drinks. . And here are some of the information we were given:

Using clean drinking ice can enhance the taste and refreshment of the drink. When you add ice to a drink, it cools down the temperature, which can help to bring out the flavors of the drink. For example, a cold glass of water with ice can taste more refreshing and thirst-quenching than water at room temperature.

Furthermore, using clean drinking ice can help to ensure that there are no unwanted flavors or contaminants that might affect the taste of the drink. Clean ice made from filtered or purified water can be especially important for drinks that have delicate flavors, such as tea or coffee.

In short, using clean drinking ice can enhance the taste and enjoyment of a drink, while also ensuring that the drink is safe and free from any harmful contaminants.

Especially with coffee, clean ice can have a positive impact on the quality of coffee by helping to preserve the flavors and aroma of the coffee. When hot coffee is poured over ice, it rapidly cools down the coffee, which can cause it to lose some of its flavor and aroma. If the ice is not clean, it can also introduce unwanted flavors or contaminants into the coffee, which can further diminish its quality.

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Using clean ice made from purified or filtered water can help to prevent these issues. Clean ice can help to rapidly cool down the coffee while preserving its flavors and aroma. Additionally, clean ice can ensure that there are no unwanted flavors or contaminants that might affect the taste or quality of the coffee.

It is worth noting that some coffee aficionados prefer not to use ice in their coffee, as they believe it can dilute the coffee and impact the overall taste. However, for those who do enjoy iced coffee, using clean ice can help to ensure that the coffee is of the highest quality possible.

Don't miss these very local and guaranteed FnB locations

Vietnam is a country with a tropical monsoon climate, which is very suitable and ideal for many crops, especially fruit trees. Therefore, you can easily enjoy the fresh food in our country.

Deeply understanding the state of water, we would like to share with you a few places that use clean drinking ice to serve customers.

In Hanoi:

Tư Long cà phê, 107, K10B Tập thể Bách Khoa, Nguyễn Hiền, Hanoi.

Cà phê Anh Hai Sài Gòn, 114 K9 TT Bách Khoa, Hai Bà Trung, Hanoi.
Ta Cà phê, 41 Tây Hồ Street, Quảng An, Tây Hồ, Hanoi
Class6 - Specialty coffee, G3-01-01 Vinhomes Greenbay, Nam Từ Liêm, Hanoi.
Bookstop - Quán cà phê & Sách, No. 6-B14, KĐT Mỹ Đình 1, Cầu Diễn, Nam Từ Liêm (Lane 15 on Hàm Nghi Street), Hanoi
Omiyage Fruits&More, Shophouse 1st floor, Building S3, Vinhomes Symphony, Long Bien, Hanoi.
SOL Arch Space, Lane 54 on Quán Sứ Street, Hoàn Kiếm, Hanoi.
Tranquil. Books & Coffee, 5 Nguyen Quang Bich str., Hoan Kiem dist., Hanoi.
Cà phê Hai Bốn, No.11, Dã Tượng Street, Hoàn Kiếm, Hanoi.
Cafe Tòte, No 18 Alley 3 Vạn Phúc, Ba Đình, Hanoi.

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In Ho Chi Minh city:

Every Half, 6E Tú Xương St., Võ Thị Sáu Ward, District 3, Ho Chi Minh City.

Dabao concept, 18 Tú Xương St., Võ Thị Sáu Ward, District 3, Ho Chi Minh City.

The Dome Kaffe, No. 10/16 Đoàn Thị Điểm, District 1, Phú Nhuận, Ho Chi Minh City.

Babros Coffee Roaster, C3/10 Hamlet 3, Vinh Loc A Commune, Binh Chanh District, Ho Chi Minh City.

SaiGon Coffee Roastery, 151/5 Dong Khoi Street, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City.

Café Chiêu, No. 124 Cao Thang Street, District 3, Ho Chi Minh City.

The Workshop, 27 Ngo Duc Ke, P. Ben Nghe, Q.1 (2nd floor), Ho Chi Minh City.

Thinker And Dreamer, Apartment No. 42 Nguyen Hue Street, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City.

The Deck Sai Gon, No. 38 Nguyen U Di, Thao Dien Ward, District 2, Ho Chi Minh City.

Runam Bistro, No. 2-4-6, Dong Khoi, Ben Nghe, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City.

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