Cà phê trứng (Vietnamese Egg Coffee) Detailed Introduction + Editor’s Explanation 🥚☕️✨

Vietnamese Egg Coffee (Vietnamese: Cà phê trứng) is a popular coffee drink unique to Hanoi, Vietnam, originating in the 1940s. Due to milk shortages at the time, locals whipped egg yolks into a thick cream, combining it with condensed milk and drip coffee to create a unique foamy coffee. The flavor is similar to Crème brûlée, sweet and rich without being cloying. The drink's rich, layered flavors, like both coffee and dessert, are a favorite among locals and tourists alike. 🥚☕️💛

Preparation method

1. Brewing black espresso using a Vietnamese drip pot (Phin)

2. Separate the egg yolks, put them in a bowl, add sugar and sweetened condensed milk, and use an electric mixer to beat the egg yolks until the color becomes lighter and thick and light.

3. After the coffee drip is finished, slowly pour the egg yolk cream into the top of the coffee cup to form a thick layer of milk foam

4. When drinking, you can stir the egg cream and coffee to blend it, which will bring you a taste of sweetness and rich coffee.

5. You can add a little chocolate powder or spice powder as garnish as you like (optional)

Flavor and taste characteristics

• The taste is rich and mellow, and the egg yolk cream brings a dense and smooth taste similar to dessert

• The bitterness of coffee balances the sweetness, and the taste is sweet with a hint of egg and caramel.

• Suitable for both hot and cold drinks, hot drinks can better experience the smooth taste of egg and milk, while cold drinks are refreshing and refreshing

• Combining the refreshing taste of coffee with the sweetness of egg and milk, it has unique characteristics and cultural symbols.

Vietnamese Egg Coffee Culture in Hong Kong

With the surge in Vietnamese tourism and the spread of its coffee culture to Hong Kong, Vietnamese egg coffee has become increasingly popular in local boutique coffee shops and Vietnamese restaurants. Most establishments maintain the traditional brewing method but refine the creamy texture for a more delicate flavor. This has become a must-try for coffee lovers and dessert enthusiasts.

Sharing from the editor's perspective

My first taste of Vietnamese egg coffee was captivating, and I was struck by its rich, creamy texture. It's sweet but not overly sweet, and paired with the strong drip coffee, the flavors are perfectly balanced—a true treat for the palate. Especially in cold weather, a hot cup of egg coffee is both heartwarming and refreshing, like a dessert and coffee all rolled into one.

Making your own DIY egg coffee at home may require some time to whip the egg yolks, but the process is fun and the result is satisfying. We recommend starting with a light sweetness level, gradually mastering the balance of sweetness and custard to find your perfect cup of classic coffee.

Vietnamese Egg Coffee combines the essence of traditional Southeast Asian coffee with Western-style egg and milk desserts, offering a unique and unforgettable experience in Hong Kong's coffee culture. Enjoy it hot or cold in any season! 🥚☕️💛