Go Back
+ servings
For this recipe, you can choose whatever brand of coffee you want, provided it has the Robusta-blend

Ca Phe Sua Da | Vietnamese Coffee (Recipe)

5 from 10 votes
Pin Recipe
Super easy Vietnamese Iced Coffee recipe (or ca phe sua da), this version is the ultimate refreshing coffee drink that requires just 2 ingredients.
Servings: 1
Prep Time 3 minutes
Cook Time 7 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes

Equipments:

  • Vietnamese-style coffee filter phin or similar device for making strong coffee

Ingredients:

  • 2 tablespoon Cafe du Monde (or Robusta coffee Trung Nguyen) coarsely ground
  • 1 cup boiling water
  • 2 tablespoon Condensed Milk
  • 1 cup ice cubes

Garnish:

  • frothed milk

Watch the Video:

Instructions:

The Base Recipe (Hot Coffee):

  • Boil 2 cups of water.
  • Add 2 tablespoon Condensed milk in a heat-proof glass container, like in the picture.
  • Remove the lid and the inner filter from the Phin. Add 2 tablespoon of coffee grounds to the press.
  • Tap the side of the filter to evenly distribute the coffee grounds.
  • Pour a splash of hot water in the filter and allow the coffee grounds to "bloom" for 20-30 seconds.
  • Then, place the filter press until a bit tight against the grounds (but don't make it too tight otherwise, it will make the drip slower.)
  • Fill the phin filter with hot water all the way. The coffee should slowly drip into the glass below.
  • When brewing is complete, remove the filter and stir well. Serve immediately if enjoying hot.

Vietnamese Iced Coffee:

  • Follow the steps above, then slowly pour the mixture over a glass of ice. Stir and enjoy.

Shaken Vietnamese Iced Coffee:

  • Complete the steps for hot coffee above. Pour the mixture in a tall glass or cocktail shaker with about 1 cup of ice. Shake until foamy. Serve over ice.

Notes:

1.) You can purchase the Vietnamese Phin coffee filter at Amazon or at your local Asian market or you can use a Moka pot or an Espresso.
2.) Robusta beans are preferred for their bitterness that counterbalances the sweetness of the condensed milk.

Nutrition Information:

Calories: 128kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 14mg | Sodium: 52mg | Potassium: 148mg | Sugar: 22g | Vitamin A: 107IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 114mg

Please note that all nutrition information are just estimates. Values will vary among brands, so we encourage you to calculate these on your own for most accurate results.

Did you make this?I would love seeing what you've made! Tag me on Instagram @theforkbitedotcom or leave me a comment or rating below.
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: Vietnamese
Keywords: ca phe, cafe sua da recipe, cape sua da, how to make cape sua da, Vietnam coffee drip