Vietnamese Iced Coffee Recipe (Cà Phê Sữa Đá)
Vietnamese iced coffee, or cà phê sữa đá, combines strong phin-brewed coffee with sweetened condensed milk and ice for a bold, creamy and refreshing drink. Learn how to make this classic Vietnamese coffee at home in just minutes.
Ingredients
- 2 Tbsp sweetened condensed milk
- 2 tablespoon coffee (fine ground Vietnamese style)
- 4 oz water (boiling hot)
- 4 ice cubes
Instructions
- Place 1 tablespoon of sweetened condensed milk in each glass.
- Place a phin filter on top of the glass and add 2 tablespoons of coffee then press down the coffee with the plunger. Pull up the plunger slightly to allow water to pass through.
- Add 1 oz of the boiling water to the phin filter and allow sit for 30 second. This will "bloom" the coffee.
- Add the rest of the hot water to the top of the phin filter and allow to drip. This usually takes 5-8 minutes.
- Add 2-4 ice cubes to each glass.
- Stir well to combine thoroughly.
Notes
Tips for the best Vietnamese iced coffee:
- Brew the coffee strong because the ice will dilute it.
- Use sweetened condensed milk, not evaporated milk.
- Adjust the amount of condensed milk to your preferred sweetness.
- Don't press the coffee too firmly in the phin, or it may drip too slowly.
- Let the coffee brew slowly rather than rushing it.
- Use plenty of ice.
- Stir the hot coffee and condensed milk thoroughly before serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 64kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 2gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.1gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 7mgSodium: 30mgPotassium: 81mgSugar: 11gVitamin A: 53IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 0.04mg
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