Vietnamese Coffee
Published
May 27, 2026
TOPICS
Phin
Skill Level
3/5
Serve
Hot
No rush, no pressure — just gravity doing its thing. The phin is Vietnam's answer to slow coffee: a tiny filter, a few spoonfuls of ground coffee, and all the patience of a quiet morning. Worth every drip.
All You Need
- Brew time 6–8 minutes
- Grind size Medium-coarse (5–6 EK)
- Coffee dose 25 g
- Water amount 200 ml
Tools
- Vietnamese phin filter
- Kettle
- Digital scale
- Cup or glass
Brew Method
1
Add 25g of ground coffee into the phin filter. Place the press insert gently on top — no tamping, just resting.
2
Slowly pour 30ml of hot water (90–93°C) over the entire surface of the coffee to bloom the grounds.
3
Wait 2–3 minutes for the grounds to fully absorb the water and expand evenly.
4
Press the insert down gently, then pour 50ml of hot water into the phin. Close the lid.
5
Let it drip at its own pace — 4–5 minutes. Yield: approximately 40–45ml of concentrated coffee.
6
Add condensed milk, sugar, or ice to taste — or enjoy straight as a bold, clean concentrate.
