Cà Phê Sữa Đá: Sweet and Strong – Vietnam’s Most Famous Iced Coffee

The Balance of Sweet and Strong

What makes cà phê sữa đá unforgettable is its balance. The coffee is brewed strong—traditionally with a Phin filter—producing a bold, aromatic base that carries hints of chocolate, fruit, and spice. Into this intensity, sweet condensed milk is stirred, softening the edges and creating a silky richness. When poured over ice, the contrast comes alive: cooling, energizing, and deeply satisfying.

It’s this balance that has made cà phê sữa đá Vietnam’s most famous coffee—beloved not just on the sidewalks of Hanoi or Saigon, but across the globe.

How to Make It at Home

Bringing cà phê sữa đá into your kitchen is easier than you think. All you need is patience, good coffee, and the right tools.

You’ll need:

• 2 tablespoons of finely ground Vietnamese Arabica coffee

• 1 Phin filter (Vietnam’s traditional brewing tool)

• 2–3 tablespoons of sweetened condensed milk

• Ice cubes

• A tall glas

Steps:

1. Add the condensed milk to the bottom of your glass.

2. Place 2 tablespoons of coffee grounds into the Phin filter. Gently tamp down with the press.

3. Set the Phin over your glass and pour a splash of hot water to let the coffee bloom. Wait 20 seconds.

4. Fill the Phin with hot water, cover with the lid, and let the coffee drip slowly. This should take 4–5 minutes.

5. Once the last drop falls, stir the coffee and condensed milk together until smooth.

6. Pour over a tall glass of ice, and enjoy the sweet, strong magic of cà phê sữa đá.

Pairing Tradition with Experience

The secret to the perfect cà phê sữa đá lies not only in the beans but in the ritual. Brewing with a Phin is a moment of pause, a way of savouring life as it drips slowly into your cup.

At Amazia Caphe, we invite you to recreate this experience at home with our stainless steel Phin filter sets, paired with our 100% organic Arabica coffee. Together, they bring Vietnam’s most iconic iced coffee to life—authentic, refreshing, unforgettable.

👉 Shop our Phin sets today, and let your next glass of cà phê sữa đá transport you straight to the sidewalks of Vietnam.