Phin Coffee: The Complete Vietnamese Drip Filter Guide (Equipment, Technique & Brewing)
Phin coffee is Vietnamese drip coffee brewed through a small stainless steel filter (the phin) that sits on top of a single cup. It uses a coarse grind, gravity-only extraction, and 4–8 minutes of contact time to produce a thick, concentrated brew with no paper filter and no electricity. The result is stronger than drip coffee, less concentrated than espresso, and uniquely full-bodied because metal filters let the coffee oils and fines pass through. ...