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How to Make Vietnamese Coffee

December 10, 2015 By Katie Moseman 16 Comments

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Learn how to make Vietnamese coffee easily with this step-by-step recipe!  You need coffee, sweetened condensed milk, and a Vietnamese coffee filter.

Vietnamese coffee is one of the great pleasures of life. Learn how to make Vietnamese coffee quickly and easily with this step-by-step recipe!

How to Make Vietnamese Coffee

I fell in love with Vietnamese coffee the first time I dined at a Vietnamese restaurant.  Years previous, I had read a precise and sensuous description of Vietnamese coffee in Anthony Bourdain’s book A Cook’s Tour, so my anticipation was high.  It was just as wonderful as described, and I want to share with you how to make Vietnamese coffee so that you can enjoy it for yourself.  (Also check out these Vietnamese Coffee Brownies and the cold brew latte version of this recipe!)

If you’re unfamiliar with Vietnamese coffee, it’s made in a single cup filter that balances atop your coffee cup.   You can purchase the filter for about $5 at an Asian grocery store or online.  For the coffee itself, I usually stick with Trung Nguyen brand (Trung Nguyen Gourmet is my favorite variety).  You can also use Cafe Du Monde successfully, and in fact, it’s often sold in Asian grocery stores for that very purpose.

How to make Vietnamese coffee

Vietnamese coffee is traditionally made sweet with the addition of sweetened condensed milk.  To get the full visual effect, you use a clear glass or cup, add a layer of sweetened condensed milk on the bottom, and brew the coffee directly directly into the cup.  Once brewed, the coffee and the sweetened condensed milk are swirled together.  You can drink it hot, of course, or you can pour the mixture directly over a tall glass of ice to make iced Vietnamese coffee.

It’s easy and inexpensive to pick up the proper filter and coffee brands at your local Asian grocery store or at online retailers, so I encourage you to give the authentic version a try.  If you decide to make some Vietnamese coffee, let me know!  I’d love to hear about it.

How to make Vietnamese coffee with Trung Nguyen
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How to Make Vietnamese Coffee

One of the great pleasures in my life is an afternoon cup of Vietnamese coffee. Made hot or iced, this delicious beverage is well worth the inexpensive purchase of a special coffee filter.
Course Drinks
Cuisine Vietnamese
Prep Time 1 minute
Cook Time 4 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings 1
Author Katie Moseman

Ingredients

Equipment

  • 1 Vietnamese style single coffee filter available online and in Asian grocery stores

Ingredients

  • Vietnamese coffee you may substitute Cafe Du Monde
  • Sweetened condensed milk

Instructions

  1. Place the coffee mug on a flat surface. Pour in enough sweetened condensed milk to make a layer on the bottom of the cup.
    How to make Vietnamese coffee with condensed milk
  2. Top with the dish-like section of the filter.
    Vietnamese coffee setup
  3. Place the cup section of the filter on top of that. Measure out about 3 tablespoons of coffee (20 grams) and place in the filter cup.
    Vietnamese coffee
  4. Put the filter insert on top of the coffee.
    Vietnamese coffee filter
  5. Tap it down very gently and spin it a few times to level the coffee grounds.

  6. Add just a little very hot, but not boiling, water to the filter- just enough to moisten the coffee grounds. Wait 20 seconds for the water to soak in.
    Making Vietnamese Coffee
  7. Add enough water to almost fill up the coffee filter cup. Let brew for a maximum of 4 minutes.

    Brewing Vietnamese Coffee
  8. Let brew for a maximum of 4 minutes.

    How to make Vietnamese coffee with Trung Nguyen
  9. Remove the entire filter. 

    Stirring Vietnamese Coffee
  10. Stir the sweetened condensed milk into the coffee. Serve hot or pour over ice, and enjoy!

    Drinking Vietnamese Coffee

 

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  1. Alisa Fleming

    December 10, 2015 at 10:18 am

    This is so cool! I’ve actually not heard of Vietnamese coffee before, but this is definitely something my husband would like!

    Reply
    • Katie

      December 10, 2015 at 6:19 pm

      Great! Give it a try some time, or seek out a Vietnamese restaurant and order a cup (or glass). 🙂

      Reply
  2. Marlene @Nosh My Way

    December 10, 2015 at 10:21 am

    5 stars
    Now that’s what I call a perfect cup of coffee.

    Reply
    • Katie

      December 10, 2015 at 6:18 pm

      Me too. 🙂

      Reply
  3. Joanie @ Zagleft

    December 10, 2015 at 11:23 am

    This sounds heavenly. I’ve heard of Vietnamese Coffee but have never tried it. I love that you showed the steps to make it, I would love to try it soon.

    Reply
    • Katie

      December 10, 2015 at 6:18 pm

      Thank you! I thought it might be helpful, since it’s an unfamiliar process. Give it a try some time!

      Reply
  4. Gwen @simplyhealthyfamily

    December 10, 2015 at 4:44 pm

    This looks SO good! I’ve had Vietnamese coffee a few times & loved it.

    Reply
    • Katie

      December 10, 2015 at 6:17 pm

      A fellow fan! So glad you like it. 🙂

      Reply
  5. Kim Beaulieu

    December 10, 2015 at 9:01 pm

    I have a friend who is totally addicted to this stuff. Now I can make it for her. This is fabulous!!

    Reply
    • Katie

      December 10, 2015 at 9:52 pm

      LOL, it is totally addictive! I was not a coffee drinker at all until this stuff came my way.

      Reply
  6. Erin

    December 10, 2015 at 9:49 pm

    I LOVE Vietnamese coffee. I think I need to go out and get this filter so I can make them at home!

    Reply
    • Katie

      December 10, 2015 at 9:51 pm

      Go for it, Erin!

      Reply
  7. Vietnamese coffee

    October 9, 2016 at 4:29 am

    I also wrote Vietnamese coffee recipes and i think you like that. Actually i like your recipe.

    Reply
    • Katie

      October 10, 2016 at 8:04 pm

      Thank you! I do love Vietnamese coffee. 🙂

      Reply
  8. Jim

    December 20, 2018 at 1:56 pm

    I noticed that the Vietnamese coffee brand has added ingredients.Do you know what they are? It has a warning on the box from the state of California.

    Reply
    • Katie Moseman

      December 27, 2018 at 12:01 pm

      As far as added ingredients go, I think they use various oils in the process. This is what I found on the website:

      “The special butter-roast process that gives Trung Nguyen coffees their unique flavor and aroma is a proprietary recipe and we cannot promise that it is safe for individuals with severe allergies to any vegetable oil, such as soy. We also can’t promise it’s vegan, but it is certified Halal and safe for lacto-vegetarians. If you are vegan or if you have any concerns about allergens, we suggest our new Saigon Cafe Blend, which we can promise are free of common allergens and 100% vegan.”

      I didn’t see a warning on my old boxes of coffee. I wonder what that’s about?

      Reply

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