The Legendary Vietnamese Coffee

One of the reasons people visit Vietnam is for the strong and flavorful Vietnamese coffee. A cup of ca phe in the morning has quickly become a local habit since the French colonists introduced it to Vietnam. With the creativity with which Vietnamese people treat coffee, just like other ingredients, there are numerous beverages made from coffee in Vietnam that you cannot imagine.

Here are the three recipes for Vietnam’s three most famous coffee drinks: the world-famous Vietnamese iced coffee (ca phe sua da), the most sought-after drink in Hanoi – Iced coconut coffee (ca phe dua), and the bizarre fantasy Egg coffee (ca phe trung). I strongly recommend it to anyone who enjoys a sweet treat.

1 – Vietnamese Iced Coffee

Ca phe sua da, also known as Vietnamese Iced Coffee, is an intensely brewed coffee concentrate those drips into a tall glass of ice and a heaping spoonful of sweetened condensed milk. Vietnamese Ice Coffee has an intense coffee flavor and is creamy, rich, smooth, and sweet. Highly recommended for coffee and sweet tooth enthusiasts.

What do you need?

2 teaspoons of ground coffee: Depending on your preferences, you can use any type of ground coffee. Some Vietnamese brands, such as Trung Nguyen, Highland, and G7, offer authentic Vietnamese flavors. Chicory coffee, French roast Cafe Du Monde is also said to be nearby.

1-2 tbsp sweetened condensed milk (to taste): It’s a sweet, thick, and sticky variety. The “Longevity Brand” is the most well-known Vietnamese coffee brand (Sua Ong Tho). Other brands, on the other hand, will undoubtedly work.

1/2 cup hot, boiling water

a coffee press 1/2 cup ice cubes or crushed ice (filter)

How do you make it?

Step 1: Fill a glass halfway with condensed milk.

Step 2: Place the coffee press on top of the glass. Place the ground coffee in the press’s base. Then add a small amount of hot water.

Step 3: Tightly screw on the press. The coffee should be tightly packed.

Step 4: Fill the coffee press halfway with boiling hot water. Cover with the small-cap. And then wait for about 5-7 minutes. The longer the time, the stronger the flavor of your cup. Step 5: When the coffee is finished, thoroughly stir everything together. Pour your mixture into a glass with ice for a cold drink, or drink it straight for a hot drink.

2 – Coconut Coffee

Vietnamese coconut coffee is no longer a novelty, but it remains one of the reasons people visit Vietnam. This refreshing summer beverage is most popular in Hanoi. It’s sweet, powerful, and icy. Someone described it as a coffee smoothie with coconut.

What do you need?

Approximately 1 cup of crushed ice

100g coconut cream

3 tbsp sweetened condensed milk

50ml Vietnamese coffee, cold and strong, filtered

A Blender

How do you make it?

Step 1: Place the ice, coconut cream, and condensed milk in a blender and blend until the mixture resembles snow.

Step 2: Once completed, place the mixture in the freezer until the coffee is just frozen but not completely set, like ice cream, turning once or twice with a fork.

Step 3: For the best results, shake the coffee well in a sealed bottle. If you don’t have it, simply shake a regular empty bottle vigorously.

Step 4: Gently spoon the coconut mixture over the coffee, being careful not to mix it in. And have fun!

3 – Egg Coffee

What do you need?

two egg yolks

3 teaspoons of coffee powder from Vietnam

2 teaspoons condensed sweetened milk

A bowl of hot water

How do you make it?

Step 1: Brew the coffee according to the directions in the first recipe. When it’s finished, place your cup of coffee in a bowl filled with hot water to keep it warm.

Step 2: In a mixing bowl, whisk together the condensed milk and the two yolks until they form a thick, fluffy custard-like consistency.

Step 3: Transfer the mixture to a coffee cup. Stir a few times and enjoy!

So, with a few simple steps, you can make one of the world’s most popular drinks. The Vietnamese Cà Phê Trung is rich, creamy, and thick, but not overly sweet. Some people call it “liquid tiramisu.” Tell us about how it came to be. This iconic Hanoi beverage was created by Giang, a bartender at the Sofitel Legend Metropole hotel. During a milk shortage in Vietnam in the 1940s, he created this unique drink by replacing the foamed milk in European-style coffees with egg yolk.

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