Vietnamese Coffee: The Complete Guide (Phin, Condensed Milk, and All Styles)

Vietnamese coffee is a style of coffee made with dark-roasted robusta beans brewed through a small stainless steel drip filter called a phin, mixed with sweetened condensed milk to cut the bitterness. The result is intensely strong, sweet, and slightly syrupy — nothing like a filtered coffee or espresso-based drink. It can be served hot (cà phê sữa nóng) or iced (cà phê sữa đá), and both versions have a devoted global following. ...

April 15, 2026 · 8 min · Barista At Home