Saigon Sunrise

This Vietnamese Iced Coffee, also known as Cafe Sua Da, is a delightful and invigorating coffee concoction that is perfect for kickstarting your day. With its unique brewing method and rich flavors, this drink is a wonderful blend of intense coffee and sweet condensed milk, served over ice for a refreshing twist.

Saigon Sunrise

A delightful and invigorating Vietnamese coffee beverage with intense flavors, sweetened condensed milk, and ice.

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Prep Time 2 mins
Cook Time 4 mins
Total Time 6 mins

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons Vietnamese ground coffee
  • 1 cup ice, divided
  • 1/3 cup plus 2 tablespoons hot water, divided
  • 1-2 tablespoons sweetened condensed milk (to taste)

Instructions

  1. Add 1/2 cup of ice to a brewing glass and place the cup spanner of the phin filter over the glass.
  2. Spread the ground coffee evenly inside the filter chamber and place the filter chamber over the cup spanner.
  3. Gently press the filter press on top of the coffee, then add 1 tablespoon of hot water to let the coffee bloom for 20-30 seconds.
  4. Add the remaining hot water, cover the chamber with the filter cap, and wait for the coffee to drip onto the ice in the glass.
  5. Once the chamber is empty, remove the filter and stir in sweetened condensed milk to taste.
  6. Add more ice to a serving glass, pour the coffee over the ice, and enjoy immediately.