Vietnamese Iced coffee is a treat for coffee lovers and especially those who love their coffee color black. This is strongly brewed coffee served in a tall glass containing ice and a large tablespoon of sweetened condensed milk.
You will not be amazed when I say Vietnam is the second-largest coffee producer in the world after brazil. French masonries introduced coffee to the Vietnamese people, and people adapted them so well. That’s why people of Vietnam love coffee.
according to Wikipedia Vietnam is currently the world’s largest producer of Robusta coffee and the second-largest producer of coffee overall. The beverage became popular, with regional variants. The rich, delicious, and sweet taste of Vietnamese coffee will impress you.
what is vietnamese iced coffee:-
Vietnamese Iced Coffee, also known as cà phê á, is a classic cold coffee made using filter coffee decoction, condensed milk, water, and ice cubes.
In Vietnam, all across the country, you see people are selling coffee on the streets. Local people used to have hot coffee in the morning, and during the day when the sun was on the head, they used to drink iced coffee.
Vietnamese Iced Coffee is creamy, rich, smooth, and sweet. This beverage is made by combining freshly brewed coffee with condensed milk and can be served hot or cold.
Traditionally, a Vietnamese Phin (pronounced ‘feen’) Filter is used to brew coffee; however, you may also use a standard stovetop brewer or any other technique.
This dessert has an extraordinary place on my bucket list. When I was too stressed, I always had this coffee as my stress buster. And my family also loved to have this on summer days.
This refreshing creamy instant Vietnamese Iced Coffee recipe (condensed milk coffee) is easy, quick, and super affordable. You only need 3 ingredients and 5 minutes to make this homemade iced drink. Traditionally, Vietnamese coffee is made with coffee brewed in a Phin, which then drip directly over a cup of condensed milk.
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Products need to make Vietnamese Iced Coffee
I have seen many shops that make Vietnamese coffee uses café du monde coffee brands. café du monde have medium-coarse grind coffee which is really good for making Vietnamese coffee. these coffee are just awesome I have used them lot of the time and I never get disappointed.
to make Vietnamese coffee at home you always need an coffee filter. and this is the best you can get.
Vietnamese Iced Coffee Does Not Have:-
- any foam or froth
- any milk or cream
- any syrup or sugar
How to Make Vietnamese Iced Coffee:-
so lets make this awesome Vietnamese iced coffee with my given recipe.
Ingredient-
| coffee. | Ice cubes. |
| Water. | Condensed milk. |
Coffee:-
For the Vietnamese ice coffee, I recommend you use medium-coarse grind coffee. Finely ground coffee would fall directly through the coffee press’s small openings.
Condensed milk:-
Instead of normal milk, Vietnamese coffee utilizes sweetened condensed milk. There is no need for additional sugar because the condensed milk provides enough sweetness.
Ice Cubes:-
Lots of ice cubes are added to make it cold (Vietnamese Iced Coffee). Freeze some brewed coffee in ice trays if you don’t want your coffee to be diluted by melting ice cubes. These cubes can be used in place of ordinary ice.
vietnamese iced coffee recipe
- Add 2 tablespoons of ground coffee to the base layer of the coffee press. Try wetting the ground coffee with the hot water.
- Screw the press on tightly. Make sure the coffee should be packed well.
- Now fill the cover press with boiling water upto half of the height.
- Now pour the coffee press with the boiled hot water.
- It takes around 3-5 minutes to complete the brewing process.
- Once it is finished, add the condensed milk and stir them well.
- Now pour this brewed coffee on the cup with the full of an ice cube.
- Serve them immediately.
How to brew coffee without a Vietnamese coffee filter?
If you dont have the Vietnamese coffee filter, then don’t worry; there are many options available which you can use to brewed up your coffee stovetop brewer or a French Press. All will give you a good result.
How to make Vietnamese iced coffee with a French press?
- In your French press, place 2 teaspoons of medium grind dark roast coffee.
- On top, pour 2/3 cup boiling water.
- Reinsert the plunger carefully into the pot, pausing just above the water and ground coffee, and set aside for 3–4 minutes.
- When finished, push the plunger, filter the coffee, and serve it over ice cubes in a glass.
- Stir in the condensed milk to combine.
- Your Vietnamese coffee has been prepared.
Serving tips:-
- You can serve Veitnamese Iced Coffee in tea time with some bit of snacks.
- You can top the coffee with one scoop of vanilla and caramel ice cream.
Storing Tips:-
- If you add condensed milk to the coffee and refrigerate it, it will last for around 12 hours.
- If you want it to keep longer, store the brewed coffee in a sealed glass container in the fridge for about 2 days.
Frequently Asked Question:-
what is vietnamese iced coffee?
Vietnamese iced coffee is not like regular iced coffee because it is sweeter and more robust than regular ice coffee.
Vietnamese coffee has a strong flavor and a high caffeine level. The use of Robusta beans and a dark roast is the primary cause for this. The traditional Vietnamese brewing technique using a Phin also utilizes many coffee grounds for the amount of water, resulting in a stronger coffee.
is vietnamese iced coffee strong?
It is a very strong coffee because it contains more caffeine than regular coffee. By drinking only one of our Vietnamese coffees each day, you may get the heart-healthy advantages of Vietnamese coffee.
how many calories in vietnamese iced coffee?
A traditional Vietnamese iced coffee recipe calls for 2 to 4 tablespoons of sweetened condensed milk per cup of coffee, for a total of 123 to 245 calories.
Recipe Card:-
Vietnamese Iced Coffee
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp coffee
- 5-6 pieces ice cube
- 2 tbsp condensed milk
- boiled water
Instructions
- Add 2 tablespoons of ground coffee to the base layer of the coffee press. Try wetting the ground coffee with the hot water.
- Screw the press on tightly. Make sure the coffee should be packed well.
- Now fill the cover press with boiling water upto half of the height.
- Now pour the coffee press with the boiled hot water.
- It takes around 3-5 minutes to complete the brewing process.
- Once it is finished, add the condensed milk and stir them well.
- Now pour this brewed coffee on the cup with the full of an ice cube.
- Serve them immediately.
Notes
- Simply leave out the ice at the end of the recipe for a heated version. In Vietnam, the hot version is frequently served in a cup of hot water to keep it warm for longer.
- Just before starting to make the coffee, rinse the Filter with boiling hot water. It will ensure that the coffee blooms and drops properly.
- The amount of condensed milk you use depends on how sweet coffee you want:-1 tablespoon regular strong coffee, 2 tablespoons sweet coffee, 3 tablespoons Extra Sweet, which tastes like candy.
