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Vietnamese Iced Coffee Recipe: Perfect Cold Brew

A bold, smooth cold brew made with a traditional phin filter, Vietnamese dark roast coffee, and sweetened condensed milk. This refreshing coffee combines rich flavor with creamy sweetness, capturing the authentic taste of Hanoi or Ho Chi Minh City in just 10 minutes.
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Course: Coffee
Cuisine: Vietnamese
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Servings: 1 servings
Calories: 200kcal
Author: Maya Collins

Ingredients

  • 2 teaspoons finely ground dark roast coffee
  • 2 tablespoons sweetened condensed milk (cane sugar, non-pork based)
  • 50ml hot water
  • 200ml cold water
  • 120g cubed ice

Instructions

  • Place the phin filter on a heatproof cup or glass
  • Add 2 teaspoons of fine coffee grounds and press firmly
  • Pour 50ml of hot water over the coffee
  • Wait 4-5 minutes for the brew to drip into the cup
  • Pour the coffee concentrate into an ice-filled serving glass
  • Add 2 tablespoons sweetened condensed milk and stir
  • Top with cold water and more ice as desired
  • Serve immediately

Notes

Use extra-fine coffee grounds for proper phin filter use
Adjust water-to-milk ratio to taste preference
Leftover coffee concentrate can be stored in the fridge up to 3 days
Traditionally uses a 40mm phin filter from Vietnam

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 200kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 25mg | Sugar: 22g