Many Vietnamese continue to prefer fake coffee products despite growing evidence that they contain little to no real coffee, with cheap additives like soybean powder and corn starch often taking the place of genuine beans.

Many foreigners and even some locals find themselves overwhelmed by the intensity of Vietnamese coffee, with some experiencing caffeine intoxication after just one cup.

I once heard a mother scold her child, "I should've laid an egg instead of you." Years later, I heard a father sigh, "I should've bought more land instead of investing in my child."