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    How to Make Vietnamese Coffee (Vegan)

    By: Thomas Published: 16 Feb, 22 Updated: 26 May, 22 1 Comment

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    How to Make Vietnamese Coffee (Vegan)

    Learn how to make Vietnamese coffee at home! This iced coffee is prepared from condensed milk and robusta coffee for a perfectly sweet, creamy, and refreshing drink!

    How to Make Vietnamese Coffee (Vegan)
    Jump to:
    • 📘 What is Vietnamese Coffee?
    • ☕️ How to Make Vietnamese Coffee
    • 📔 Ratio of Condensed Milk to Coffee
    • 🧋 More Vietnamese-Inspired Drinks
    • 📖 Recipe

    Now that we know how to make vegan sweet condensed milk, it's time to make coffee, and not any coffee!

    This ultra creamy, rich, and perfectly sweet iced coffee will be your new favorite afternoon (or morning) drink! Let's do it!

    📘 What is Vietnamese Coffee?

    Called "cà phê sữa đá" in Vietnamese, this coffee consists of just two ingredients: coffee and sweet condensed milk. The addition of condensed milk balances with the bitterness of the coffee and gives the drink a rich mouthfeel.

    It is said that coffee was introduced by the French in Viet Nam during the 19th century. Later, Viet Nam started to produce coffee beans and quickly became one of the largest exporters of coffee after Brazil.

    Because of the climate, Viet Nam produces mostly Robusta beans, that grow at a lower altitude and are cheaper to produce compared to Arabica. The downside of Robusta is that it's usually strong in flavor and more bitter. Hence the use of condensed milk to balance with the bitterness.

    How to Make Vietnamese Coffee (Vegan)

    ☕️ How to Make Vietnamese Coffee

    To prepare this iced coffee the traditional way, you will need a Vietnamese coffee filter. Called "cà phê phin" in Vietnamese, this filter is a small metal cup that you place on top of a glass. Here is how to prepare Vietnamese coffee:

    1. Start by adding a few tablespoons of sweet condensed milk to a glass. This will bring creaminess and sweetness.
    2. Next, place the Vietnamese coffee filter on top of the glass.
    3. Add coarse ground coffee to the filter, place the press on top, and pour boiling water into the cup. Cover with the filter lid.
    4. Coffee will start dripping directly into the glass, this step will take about 5 minutes.
    5. Once the coffee has stopped dripping, remove the filter and stir to mix the condensed milk with the coffee.
    6. Add ice and enjoy!
    How to Make Vietnamese Coffee (Vegan)

    📔 Ratio of Condensed Milk to Coffee

    The amount of condensed milk to use depends on a couple of things:

    • How sweet you want it: If you have a sweet tooth, you may add an extra tablespoon of condensed milk.
    • How strong your coffee is: This one is important. The stronger your coffee, the more condensed milk you will need to balance with the bitterness.

    Personally, I usually go with about 3 tablespoons of condensed milk for ½ cup of coffee. Here, I used Vietnamese coffee and brew it through the filter, which leads to a dark and strong coffee. If you use espresso made with Arabica beans, you might want to lower the amount of condensed milk.

    How to Make Vietnamese Coffee (Vegan)

    Quick fact: Vietnamese coffee is usually made from Robusta beans. This type of beans is stronger than Arabica and contain about twice the amount of caffeine. It is quite bitter when enjoyed dark, but once combined with sweet condensed milk, it becomes delicious and perfectly balanced!

    Also, be aware that once you add the crushed ice, the coffee will lose a bit of sweetness.

    How to Make Vietnamese Coffee (Vegan)

    This Vietnamese-inspired iced coffee is a real treat! It is creamy, perfectly sweet, and so easy to prepare. Plus it's way better than Starbucks! This iced coffee is a favorite here, I have been having one almost every afternoon!

    🧋 More Vietnamese-Inspired Drinks

    • Peach, Orange, and Lemongrass Iced Tea
    • Popped Brown Rice Milk
    • Taro Milk Tea
    • Black Sesame Cashew Milk

    Let me know in the comments if you try this recipe!

    How to Make Vietnamese Coffee (Vegan)

    📖 Recipe

    How to Make Vietnamese Coffee (Vegan)

    How to Make Vietnamese Coffee (Vegan)

    Author: Thomas
    Learn how to make vegan Vietnamese iced coffee at home! Incredibly rich and creamy thanks to the addition of vegan condensed milk, this coffee will be your new favorite afternoon drink!
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    Prep Time : 5 mins
    Brewing time : 5 mins
    Total Time : 10 mins
    Servings 1 serving
    Calories 123 kcal

    Ingredients
     
     

    • 3 tablespoon vegan sweet condensed milk
    • 2 and ½ tablespoon ground coffee (preferably a strong coffee)
    • ½ cup boiling water
    • ¼ to ⅓ cup slightly crushed ice

    Instructions
     

    • Pour the sweet condensed milk into a tall glass.
    • Bring about ½ cup of water to a boil. In the meantime, place the Vietnamese coffee filter on top of the glass. Add the ground coffee to the filter, and place the small press that goes inside on top of the ground coffee. Pour about 2 tablespoon of boiling water into the filter and wait for about 20 seconds.
    • Next, pour in the rest of the water to fill the filter cup to the top. Cover with the lid and let it drip for about 5 minutes, or until the coffee is not dripping anymore.
    • Remove the coffee filter from the top of the glass and use a spoon to mix the condensed milk with the coffee. Add the ice and serve immediately!

    Notes

    If you don't have a Vietnamese coffee filter, use about ½ cup of espresso.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1 glassCalories: 123 kcalCarbohydrates: 22.5 gProtein: 1.5 gFat: 1.4 gFiber: 0.6 gSugar: 19.2 g
    Course : Drinks
    Cuisine : Vietnamese
    Keyword : how to make vietnamese coffee, vietnamese coffee
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    1. James

      November 17, 2020 at 2:19 pm

      It's really awesome recipe. I tried for several times. Thanks for your your wonderful post. I need some more recipe like this. cheers...

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