Cà phê sữa đá (Vietnamese Iced Milk Coffee) Detailed Introduction + Editor's Explanation ❄️🥛☕️🇻🇳

Vietnamese iced milk coffee, known as "Cà phê sữa đá" in Vietnamese, is Vietnam's most classic iced coffee drink. Dark-roasted Robusta coffee is slowly brewed using a Vietnamese drip pot (Phin), resulting in a rich, rich flavor. It's then poured into a glass pre-filled with sweetened condensed milk, stirred thoroughly, and then chilled with plenty of ice. This cold, rich drink, with its sweet milky aroma and bitter coffee flavor, is a popular summertime refreshment in Vietnam and has also become a popular summertime refreshment in Hong Kong. 🇻🇳❄️

Preparation method

• Put about 12 grams of dark roasted Robusta coffee powder into the drip pot and gently flatten it.

• Pour about 20 ml of hot water to moisten the coffee powder and let the coffee powder steam for about 20 seconds

• Then pour in about 80-100 ml of hot water and filter for about 5-7 minutes.

• Place about 1-2 tablespoons of sweetened condensed milk in the bottom of the glass.

• After the coffee is dripped, pour it into the cup with condensed milk and stir evenly

• Add plenty of ice, stir and enjoy the cool sweetness

Flavor characteristics

• The coffee is rich and smoky, with low acidity and a distinct bitterness.

• Condensed milk brings out the sweetness and milky aroma, perfectly balanced with the bitterness

• Ice cubes bring a refreshing taste, relieve summer heat and refresh the mind

• Sweet with a hint of bitterness, rich in layers, rich but not greasy

Vietnamese Iced Milk Coffee Culture in Hong Kong

Many Vietnamese restaurants and cafes in Hong Kong serve this drink, making it a popular summertime treat. The Vietnamese drip pot has become a trendy coffee utensil, with coffee lovers appreciating its slow brewing process and sweet taste. Major chains like Starbucks have also introduced similar versions, significantly increasing their popularity.

Sharing from the editor's perspective

I absolutely love Vietnamese iced milk coffee. Every sip is cool and sweet, refreshing and refreshing, and watching the drip coffee slowly drip down is a real treat. Brewing it at home is also easy. I recommend using a dedicated drip pot and experimenting with the amount of condensed milk and coffee strength to create a summer dessert that suits your taste.