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
- Brew dark roast coffee using a Vietnamese coffee filter (phin) directly over a glass.
- Add condensed milk to the glass.
- Fill the glass with ice.
- Once the coffee has finished brewing, stir well to combine with the condensed milk.
- 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.”