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Vietnamese Iced Coffee (Ca Phe Sua Da)
By eatmundo · August 4, 2026
A bold, invigorating iced coffee that combines the richness of dark-roasted coffee with sweet, creamy condensed milk. It is the definitive Vietnamese morning ritual served over plenty of ice.
Ingredients
check them off as you prepareHow to Make It
- 1
Place 2 tablespoons of sweetened condensed milk into a sturdy heat-proof glass.
- 2
Set a metal phin filter directly on top of your glass.
- 3
Add 3 tablespoons of coarse ground coffee into the filter chamber and level it gently.
- 4
Place the filter press on top of the grounds and press firmly to compress them.
- 5
Slowly pour 30ml of boiling water to dampen the grounds and wait 30 seconds for them to bloom.
- 6
Fill the filter to the top with the remaining 150ml of boiling water and cover with the lid.
- 7
Allow the coffee to drip slowly into the glass until the filter is empty, about 4 to 5 minutes.
- 8
Stir the coffee and milk vigorously until fully combined, then fill the glass with 1 cup of ice cubes.
Frequently Asked Questions
What kind of coffee should I use?+
Use a dark-roast coffee, preferably with a high Robusta content, ground to a coarse consistency.
Can I use regular milk?+
No, condensed milk is essential for the specific texture and sweetness that balances the bitterness of the dark roast.
How long should the drip take?+
The drip should take about 4-5 minutes; if it is too fast, the grind is too coarse; too slow, it's too fine.
Can I make this hot?+
Yes, simply omit the ice cubes for a hot version known as Ca Phe Sua Nong.
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