Cà Phê Sữa Đá (Vietnamese Iced Coffee)

Method

1. 1

   Spoon the condensed milk into a heatproof glass and set the phin filter on top.

2. 2

   Add the coffee to the phin, level it, and rest the press plate on top without screwing it down hard.

   💡 Over-tightening the plate chokes the drip; too loose and it gushes. Aim for a drip every second or two.

3. 3

   Pour in a splash of hot water, wait 30 seconds for the grounds to bloom, then fill the phin and cap it.

4. 4

   Let it drip for 4–5 minutes. No rushing — the wait is part of the ritual.

5. 5

   Stir the coffee and condensed milk together thoroughly, then pour over a glass packed with ice.

   💡 Stir before the ice, not after — cold coffee won't lift the milk off the bottom.