Strong Vietnamese drip coffee with sweetened condensed milk over ice — bold, creamy, energizing.
Cà Phê Sữa Đá is Vietnam's iconic iced coffee — coarsely ground robusta coffee slowly drips through a small metal phin filter onto a layer of sweetened condensed milk, then poured over ice. The result is intensely bold, sweet, and creamy. It's served in cafes throughout Vietnam and is the perfect afternoon pick-me-up in tropical heat.
Serves 1
Spoon condensed milk into the bottom of a tall glass.
Place phin filter on top of glass. Add ground coffee, screw down filter press just enough to compress lightly.
Pour 20ml hot water over grounds, wait 30 seconds for bloom.
Pour remaining hot water. Cover with lid. Coffee should drip slowly — about 4-5 minutes total. If too fast, press filter tighter.
Remove filter. Stir to combine coffee with condensed milk. Add ice and stir well. Drink immediately.
Use a real phin filter for authentic flavor — they're inexpensive online.
Robusta beans give the strongest, most authentic taste.
Cà Phê Đen Đá: skip condensed milk for black iced coffee.
Bạc Xỉu: more milk, less coffee — sweeter version.
Drink immediately for best texture and flavor.
Coffee was introduced to Vietnam by French colonists in the 1850s. With limited access to fresh dairy, locals adopted condensed milk, creating this iconic drink.
Yes, but the phin filter creates a uniquely concentrated, slow extraction that defines this drink.
Per serving (300g) · 1 servings total
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