Vietnamese Coffee
Vietnamese coffee is a sweet, creamy, and robust coffee beverage made with coffee beans grown in Vietnam and often combined with sweetened condensed milk.
Servings: 1
Calories: 61kcal
Equipment
- coffee phin (filter)
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp Vietnamese coffee grounds
- 2 tbsp Sweetened condensed milk
- 2 egg yolks (For egg coffee)
Instructions
- Boil water until it reaches 205°F (96°C), the ideal temperature for brewing coffee.
- Preheat the coffee phin and cup by pouring hot water through them to maintain optimal brewing temperature and ensure a clean cup.
- Discard the water from the cup.
- Optional: Add 1-2 tablespoons of sweetened condensed milk to the cup, adjusting the amount based on personal preference for sweetness.
- Remove the filter from the phin.
- Add 1 heaping tablespoon of Vietnamese coffee grounds to the phin.
- Use the filter's press to gently tap down the coffee grounds, creating a flat surface for even extraction.
- Place the phin on top of the cup.
- Slowly pour hot water into the phin, covering the coffee grounds.
- Allow the coffee to drip through the filter into the cup. This may take a few minutes.
- Once all the coffee has dripped through, you can either sip it as is or give it a gentle stir to incorporate the condensed milk.
- Sit back, relax, and savor the authentic flavors of Vietnamese coffee.
