Vietnamese Coffee
Published
May 27, 2026
TOPICS
Phin
Skill Level
3/5
Serve
Hot
The phin has been part of Vietnamese coffee culture for generations. No pumps, no paper filters—just hot water, gravity, and a little patience. Slow brewing creates a cup that's rich, bold, and full of character.
All You Need
- Brew time 6–8 minutes
- Grind size Medium-coarse (5–6 EK)
- Coffee dose 25 g
- Water amount 100 ml
Tools
- Vietnamese phin filter
- Kettle
- Digital scale
- Cup or glass
Brew Method
1
Rinse the phin filter with hot water. Add 25g of ground coffee to the filter.
2
Pour 35ml of hot water evenly over the coffee bed.
3
Using a small spoon, gently stir the coffee from the bottom up until all the grounds are evenly saturated.
4
Pour another 15ml of water over the coffee. Use the spoon to level the coffee bed.
5
Place the press insert on top without pressing it down. Close the lid and let the coffee bloom for 2 minutes 30 seconds, counting from the first pour.
6
Pour the remaining 50ml of hot water into the phin. Let the coffee drip naturally until brewing is complete.
7
Yield: Approximately 65ml of brewed coffee.
