Vietnamese Iced Coffee (Cà Phê Sữa Đá)

Vietnamese Iced Coffee (Cà Phê Sữa Đá)

Bold, dark Vietnamese coffee dripped slowly over sweetened condensed milk and poured over ice. Strong, sweet, and addictive.

10 minutes
1 glass
Vietnam
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Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons coarsely ground Vietnamese coffee (or dark French roast)
  • 2 tablespoons sweetened condensed milk
  • Hot water
  • Ice cubes

Instructions

  1. 1

    Add condensed milk to a tall glass.

  2. 2

    Place a Vietnamese phin filter on top of the glass. Add coffee grounds, press lightly with the filter insert.

  3. 3

    Pour 2 tablespoons of just-boiled water over the grounds. Wait 30 seconds (the grounds will bloom).

  4. 4

    Fill the filter with hot water to the top. Let it drip slowly through the condensed milk, about 4-5 minutes.

  5. 5

    Stir to combine the coffee and condensed milk. Pour over a glass full of ice. Stir again before drinking.