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Savoring the bitterness of coffee amidst the vast expanse of rivers will be an experience that will linger in your memory when visiting Cai Rang floating market.
A Cup of Coffee for 10,000 Dong in the Early Morning Sun at Cai Rang Floating Market
Cai Rang Floating Market, located in Can Tho, is a bustling hub for trading various agricultural products ranging from vegetables and fruits such as sweet potatoes, pumpkins, gourds, bitter melons, cassavas, and breast milk fruits to rice, groceries, and delectable treats, including coffee. Although it's just a simple beverage, not trying it when you visit would be a missed opportunity.
Similar to other boats, the 'coffee boats' start operating early in the morning. Typically run by women, they impress not only with their brewing skills but also with their graceful boat handling.
Amidst the hustle and bustle of nearly a hundred busy boats, women, some using their hands and some using their feet to control the steering pole, deftly navigate and weave through the crowd. Skillfully maneuvering, they easily approach customers within minutes, still not forgetting to call out, “Any coffee? Coffee with milk?”
While boats selling agricultural products have their items displayed prominently at the front, on tall poles or bamboo to make it easy for customers to spot, coffee vendors must constantly shout to attract attention.
Despite the harder work, they always greet customers with bright smiles. That's why you'll feel the genuine warmth and friendliness that many people often talk about when it comes to the people of the Western region.
While older people typically prefer the pure, bitter taste, younger folks favor the sweet flavor of milk coffee. Despite the swaying and instability, vendors still brew coffee right on the boats.
Large filters are filled with coffee grounds and steeped in boiling water. Wherever the boat goes, the coffee drips, from before dawn.
The coffee is served dark and rich, with ice for those who enjoy it cold, and hot for those who prefer it warm. At Cai Rang Floating Market, visitors can savor the flavor of coffee while gently swaying amidst the myriad rivers, with no tables, chairs, or shade.
Here, you'll also witness images of life so intimately that everyone longs to return. Perhaps that's why there's a folk saying: “Can Tho with white rice and clear water – Whoever goes there doesn’t want to leave.”
As per Phong Vinh/Vnexpress
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Referenced from: Travel Guide Mytour
MytourMarch 14, 2019
