Foreign Tourists Struggle with Vietnamese Coffee's Strength

During his trip to Ho Chi Minh City, British traveler Ben Maguire was

by the strength of Vietnamese coffee. Though he regularly drinks coffee, he was unprepared for the of the local "đen đá" (black iced coffee). After just a few , he humorously described feeling he could see past, present, and future at once. His social media post about the experience quickly went viral.

Many tourists share similar stories. French traveler Ingrid Baghag compared Vietnamese coffee to "nuclear energy." Hong Kong's Dickie Suzuki drank two iced milk coffees and became so

that he had to walk around for hours. American tourist David Poppinga felt for an entire day after trying two egg coffees in Hanoi.

The secret behind this powerful coffee is Robusta beans, which contain nearly double the caffeine of Arabica. Despite the initial shock, many visitors grow to love Vietnamese coffee. Ben spent the

of his trip exploring different local cafés, enjoying the unique flavors and vibrant street culture.