Cà phê đen đá (Vietnamese Iced Black Coffee) - A Detailed Introduction + Editor's Explanation ❄️☕️🇻🇳

Vietnamese iced black coffee, known as "Cà phê đen đá" in Vietnamese, is a renowned iced coffee drink in Vietnam. It's made by slowly dripping strong black coffee using a Vietnamese drip coffee pot (Phin), then adding ice. It's often paired with sweetened condensed milk to balance the bitterness of the strong coffee, creating a perfect sweet and fragrant pairing. The combination of slow-drip espresso and ice makes it a refreshing summer drink. 🇻🇳❄️

Production tools and methods

• Using a Vietnamese drip coffee maker (Phin) and dark roasted Robusta coffee grounds

• Put about 12 grams of coffee powder into the drip pot and tap it lightly to make it smooth.

• Pour about 80-100 ml of hot water at about 95℃ and slowly drip it for about 5-7 minutes

• Put some sweetened condensed milk in a glass (about 1-2 tablespoons)

• After the drip is completed, the espresso is dripped directly into the glass, and the condensed milk and coffee are stirred with a spoon.

• Finally, add plenty of ice cubes, stir well and enjoy

Flavor characteristics of Vietnamese iced black coffee

• Strong coffee flavor with smoky taste and low acidity

• Condensed milk provides sweetness and a smooth texture, perfectly balanced with bitterness

• Ice cubes bring coolness and relief from heat and fever

• The drink is rich in layers and has a unique charm of sweetness and bitterness

Vietnamese Iced Coffee Culture in Hong Kong

Many Vietnamese restaurants and cafes in Hong Kong serve Vietnamese iced black coffee, making it a favorite summertime refreshing drink for locals and attracting a large number of coffee lovers to Hong Kong. Vietnamese coffee's meticulous craftsmanship and condensed milk sweetness are highly sought after by Hong Kong residents, and brands such as Trung Nguyen and Cafe Du Monde are commonly found in the local market.

Sharing from the editor's perspective

My favorite summer drink is a cup of authentic Vietnamese iced black coffee. It's rich, sweet, and refreshing, yet refreshing and chilling, perfect for Hong Kong's hot and humid weather. Brewing it yourself with a drip kettle allows for a slow, mellow flavor, each sip revealing layers of depth.

We recommend trying a traditional Vietnamese drip kettle for a fun, slow-cooking experience. Add a little condensed milk for sweetness, and you'll easily have a delicious, Hong Kong-style Vietnamese iced coffee. It's refreshing and thirst-quenching, a must-have for summer heat relief!

Vietnamese iced black coffee combines the rich aroma of slow-drip coffee with the sweetness of iced condensed milk. It is an indispensable summer cooler in Hong Kong coffee culture and brings the unique charm of Vietnamese coffee! ❄️☕️🇻🇳