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Iced Vietnamese Coffee

Iced Vietnamese Coffee is built for heat, pace, and pause. Strong, sweet, and unapologetic, it mirrors the rhythm of Vietnamese streets — fast-moving, humid, and deeply social. It’s not rushed, even when life is.

At a Glance

  • Intense coffee softened by sweetness
  • Cold relief against humid air
  • Lingering caramel finish

When People Drink This

Midday heat

Street-side breaks

Afternoon energy slumps

Social café pauses

Often part of rituals
Brewing slowly over iceStirring condensed milk deliberately

Who Keeps This Drink Alive

People behind this drink

Street café vendors

Daily providers

Serve iced coffee throughout the day.

Urban workers

Routine drinkers

Rely on iced coffee for energy and pause.

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How This Drink Feels

The sensory experience

Intense coffee softened by sweetness

Cold relief against humid air

Lingering caramel finish

Why This Drink Matters
This drink matters because it reflects adaptation. Faced with climate, colonial influence, and limited ingredients, condensed milk became not a compromise but an identity. Today, it stands as a symbol of resilience and everyday indulgence.

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Origin Story

Rooted in Southeast Asia

📍 VietnamSoutheast Asia
Origin & History

Iced Vietnamese Coffee developed as a response to climate and colonial influence, combining strong coffee with condensed milk and ice.

Timeline
  • 19th century: Coffee introduced by the French
  • 20th century: Condensed milk becomes standard
Cultural context
Vietnamese street cafésEveryday urban rituals
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Perfect for the Holiday Season

Holiday Pick

Even during the holiday season, this drink finds its place — between long conversations, travel days, heavy meals, or quiet pauses away from the noise.

  • 🧑‍👩‍👧 Everyone-friendly
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Places & Everyday Rituals

Where this drink feels most at home

📍Urban apartments📍Vietnamese street cafés📍Sidewalk coffee stalls
How This Drink Is Made

Ingredients

The Base

  • Dark Roast Coffee Grounds
  • Condensed Milk
  • Hot Water
  • Ice

Iced Vietnamese Coffee

Iced Vietnamese Coffee, or Cà phê đá, is a popular coffee drink in Vietnam, known for its strong flavor and refreshing sweetness. It's the perfect pick-me-up on a hot day.


🥣 Ingredients

base

  • Dark Roast Coffee Grounds
  • Condensed Milk
  • Hot Water
  • Ice

👩‍🍳 How to Make It

  1. Brew dark roast coffee using a Vietnamese coffee filter (phin) directly over a glass.
  2. Add condensed milk to the glass.
  3. Fill the glass with ice.
  4. Once the coffee has finished brewing, stir well to combine with the condensed milk.
  5. Enjoy immediately.

🌍 Cultural Story

Coffee was introduced to Vietnam by the French in the 19th century. The use of condensed milk was a result of the limited availability of fresh milk. Today, Iced Vietnamese Coffee is a staple in Vietnamese coffee culture.

relatedmoments: | If Iced Vietnamese Coffee speaks to you, you may also enjoy:

  • Cold Brew on hot afternoons
  • Coconut Iced Coffee for tropical sweetness
  • Espresso Tonic during summer evenings

Each balances intensity with refreshment.

funfacts:

  • Vietnam is one of the world’s largest coffee producers.
  • Condensed milk became popular due to lack of refrigeration.

didyouknow:

  • The drink is locally called “Cà phê đá.”

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