Dak Lak: The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism has officially recognised the coffee planting and processing knowledge of the coffee production hub of Dak Lak as part of the National Intangible Cultural Heritage list, acknowledging the rich agricultural and cultural heritage of the Central Highlands region. The natural farming methods, traditional practices in care, harvesting, and processing coffee, not only reflect the richness of folk knowledge but also inspire creativity in art and cuisine.

According to Vietnam News Agency, Dak Lak is often referred to as the coffee capital of Vietnam, with over 210,000 hectares dedicated to coffee cultivation, producing over 520,000 tonnes annually, accounting for more than 30% of the national coffee output. Dak Lak’s coffee products are now exported to over 70 countries and territories worldwide.