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Vietnamese Cà Phê (Iced Coffee)

Sweet, strong, creamy Vietnamese-style iced coffee. Decadent and dessert-like.

⭐ beginner
⏱️ 5 minutes
📱 aeropress
✓ 98% success rate

⚖️ Recipe Variables

Coffee Dose
22g
Water Amount
100ml
Temperature
94°C
Steep Time
3:00
Grind Size
extra fine
Roast Level
dark

Ratio: 1:4.5 (coffee to water)

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Vietnamese Cà Phê (Iced Coffee) Timer

3:00 total

3:00

📝 Step-by-Step Instructions

  1. 1

    Add 3-4 tablespoons sweetened condensed milk to glass

  2. 2

    Fill glass with ice cubes

  3. 3

    Set up Aeropress in inverted method

  4. 4

    Add 22g dark roast coffee, very finely ground

  5. 5

    Pour 100g water at 94°C, stir for 5 seconds

  6. 6

    Let steep for 3 minutes - this creates strong concentrate

  7. 7

    Flip onto glass and press slowly over condensed milk

  8. 8

    Stir vigorously to mix coffee with sweetened condensed milk

  9. 9

    Taste and add more condensed milk if desired

  10. 10

    Enjoy with spoon - last sips are sweetest!

💡 Pro Tips

  • •Use dark roast (French or Italian roast) for authentic flavor
  • •More condensed milk = sweeter, creamier drink
  • •Can use regular milk + sugar but condensed milk is traditional
  • •Make hot version by skipping ice and using hot water

Taste Profile

Acidity2/10
Body9/10
Sweetness10/10
Bitterness3/10

Sweet, creamy, dessert-like, bold coffee cutting through milk

Best For

Sweet CoffeeIcedDessert DrinkAfternoon Treat

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