An irresistible balance of strong and sweet, Vietnamese iced coffee has become the sip of the moment. But the best thing about it is how easy it is to make at home!
If you haven’t already heard about this exotic twist on a long black, put aside your almond milk lattes for a moment, because Vietnamese iced coffee is definitely worth your attention. Packed with robust flavour, it’s all about slow drip vibes with a generous splash of sweetened condensed milk.
The Phin
The key to a classic Vietnamese iced coffee is the phin, which is a small metal coffee filter designed to sit on top of your glass. It’s brilliant because it eliminates the need for bulky coffee makers, and you can make just enough for one person. Love that.
The coffee does take a little while to drip through, but that’s kind of the point. This is not just a drink, it’s a ritual. And judging by its presence on TikTok, we’re not the only ones who think so.
How to make a Vietnamese Iced Coffee
One video doing the rounds comes from Melbourne-based coffee guru, Golden Brown Coffee, who shows exactly how to get it right. In just under a minute, he steps us through the process and shows just how simple it is.
He says to start by adding about one tablespoon of condensed milk to your cup. Of course, if you’re a sweet tooth, go ahead and be liberal with this! Next, place the filter’s brew chamber on top of the mug and add two tablespoons of dark roasted ground coffee to it.
Press the filter component onto the ground coffee and add a little bit of hot water to cover it. Now you want to let the coffee sit for about 30 seconds. (Side note: this step is known as “blooming” the coffee, which allows carbon dioxide to escape so that water can penetrate the coffee better. It’s all about flavour!)
Next, it’s time to top up the phin with hot water and let it drip. Once it’s done filtering, it needs a good stir so that the condensed milk is combined, then pour it straight over ice.
Watch the full video below.
It’s no surprise that this humble little drink is winning hearts in Australia. It’s easy, affordable, and has that perfect mix of flavour and fun.
And with more people looking to elevate their at-home coffee game, the phin has become the next must-have gadget for kitchen benchtops. If you love coffee, go grab yourself one!
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