Vietnamese Coffee: Drinks and Brewing
Vietnamese coffee has a strong identity built around local brewing traditions, robust flavors, and a range of sweet and unsweetened drinks.
Learn how Vietnamese phin coffee works and explore iced coffee, egg coffee, and practical brewing tips.
What is a phin?
A phin is a small metal drip filter that sits over a cup. It usually needs no paper filter and makes a concentrated brew.
Cà phê sữa đá
A classic iced drink combining coffee with sweetened condensed milk. Adjust sweetness to your taste.
Egg coffee
Often associated with Hanoi, egg coffee uses a whipped egg-based topping over brewed coffee.
Home brewing tips
Start with freshly ground coffee, preheat your cup, and adjust the grind if the drip flows too quickly or slowly.