Vietnamese Iced Coffee (Ca Phe Sua Da): A Must-Try Delight
Vietnamese iced coffee stands out as one of the most flavorful coffees globally. It brings together the rich taste of coffee, the creamy sweetness of milk, and the refreshing chill of ice in perfect harmony. Crafting Vietnamese iced coffee is delightfully straightforward. Join us as we delve into the recipe!
Key takeaways from this article
How to make Vietnamese iced coffeeThe taste of Vietnamese iced coffeeHistory of Vietnamese iced coffee
Ingredients
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Brewing instructions
1. Gather your ingredients.
2. Start by pouring a desired amount of condensed milk into a glass. Adjust the sweetness according to your preference.
3. Take a Vietnamese coffee filter (phin) and add a couple of scoops of ground coffee into it. The number of scoops depends on your desired strength of coffee.
4. Compact the coffee grounds firmly inside the filter.
5. Place the filter over the glass containing condensed milk. Pour hot water into the filter until it’s full, then wait for a few minutes to allow the coffee to drip into the glass.
6. Stir the coffee and condensed milk thoroughly to ensure they mix well and create a consistent flavor.
7. Fill a separate glass with ice cubes and then pour the blended coffee and condensed milk mixture over the ice.
8. Your Vietnamese iced coffee is now ready to be enjoyed! Sip and savor the delightful blend of flavors.
The taste of Vietnamese iced coffee
In a survey conducted by TasteAtlas, a global food magazine, in February 2023, Vietnamese iced coffee with condensed milk, known as “ca phe sua da,” was rated alongside Italian ristretto as one of the top 10 coffees in the world, scoring 4.6 out of 5 points.
What makes Vietnamese iced coffee so irresistible? It’s all about achieving the perfect balance of flavors! Bold coffee with a hint of bitterness seamlessly melds with the rich sweetness and creaminess of condensed milk. Then, ice gives a refreshing punch to make it the ultimate hot-weather drink.
History of Vietnamese iced coffee
The coffee plantations during the French colonial period (Photo credit: kinhtedothi.vn)
Coffee made its debut in Vietnam in 1857 during the French colonial period. It was the French who brought coffee to Vietnam, and the first coffee trees were planted in the Central Highlands, also known as Tay Nguyen, because the French thought the soil there was perfect for growing coffee.
At that time, fresh milk was scarce as dairy farming was still in its early stages. So, instead of fresh milk, the French and Vietnamese started using sweetened condensed milk with their dark roast coffee.
Today, Vietnam is a major player in the coffee world. We’re the largest producer of Robusta coffee and the second-largest coffee producer globally
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