Vietnamese Iced Coffee

May 15, 2023May 15, 20230 18

Refreshing and Classic Vietnamese Iced Coffee Recipe

by The Chefin Beverage

Prep

5 min

Cook

5 min

Ready In

10 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

	4 cups water
	1/2 cup dark roast ground coffee beans
	1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk
	16 ice cubes

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

155

Sugar

21g

Fat

3.6g

Vietnamese Iced Coffee, also known as Cà Phê Đá, is a classic coffee beverage from Vietnam. This drink is brewed by dripping hot water over finely ground coffee beans that are partially mixed with sweetened condensed milk. The resulting brew is then poured over a glass filled with ice cubes. The drink is enjoyed cold and can be garnished with a cherry or mint leaves if desired. This beverage is widely popular in Vietnam and is often enjoyed as an afternoon treat alongside traditional Vietnamese dishes like pho or bun cha.

Instructions

1.	Heat water until boiling.
2.	In a coffee maker filter, add dark roast ground coffee beans.
3.	Pour hot water over the coffee in the filter and let it drip through.
4.	In a small bowl, mix condensed milk and coffee together.
5.	Pour coffee mix into a glass over ice and enjoy.

PROS

Vietnamese Iced Coffee is a delicious and easy to make beverage that is perfect on a hot summer day.
The sweet condensed milk mixed with the dark roasted coffee give this drink a unique and bold flavor.

It is also a great pick-me-up on a hot afternoon.

CONS

The sweetened condensed milk in this recipe can be high in calories and sugar.
Enjoy in moderation when incorporating it into your diet.

The caffeine in the coffee can cause jitters, anxiety, and sleeplessness when consumed in excess.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Vietnamese Iced Coffee does not offer much in terms of health benefits other than being a refreshing and tasty drink.
However, according to research, moderate coffee consumption may offer a host of health benefits including reducing the risk of Alzheimer’s disease and Parkinson’s disease. It may also aid in reducing the risk of certain chronic diseases such as Type 2 diabetes and liver cancer.