Cà Phê Đá – Black Iced Coffee

Cà Phê Đá – Black Iced Coffee

Classic

Cà Phê Đá – Black Iced Coffee

A Vietnamese everyday classic: strong robusta coffee dripped directly over ice. No cream, no sweetness — just the pure power of coffee and refreshing coolness.

Ingredients

  • 22 g dark roast robusta grind
  • 80 ml hot water (approx. 95 °C)
  • 4–5 ice cubes

Instructions

  1. Place the phin filter over a glass or cup. Add the coffee grounds to the filter and lightly level the surface.
  2. Pour about 30 ml of hot water over it. Let the coffee bloom for 20–30 seconds before placing the press.
  3. Fill with the remaining water and let it drip through slowly, for about 4 minutes.
  4. Fill a serving glass with ice. Pour the ready, dark coffee directly over the ice.
  5. Stir lightly and enjoy immediately.

Tips

Robusta's high caffeine content and full body withstand the diluting effect of ice better than arabica — that's why cà phê đá is always made with robusta. Drink immediately; the ice melts quickly and dilutes too much if the coffee sits.