Make Vietnamese Coffee at Home

Step-by-step recipes for Ca Phe Sua Da, egg coffee, salted cream coffee, and more. Everything you need to brew authentic Vietnamese coffee at home.

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Vietnamese Coffee Recipes from Hanoi Drip

The best Vietnamese coffee starts with the right beans and the right technique. These recipes use Vietnamese robusta brewed through a traditional phin filter — the same method we use at Hanoi Drip.

You can buy our house robusta blend pre-ground for phin brewing at any of our three locations, or through our online store. Phin filters are also available in-store.

All recipes serve 1.

Core Recipes

Ca Phe Sua Da

Iced Vietnamese coffee with condensed milk. 2 tbsp condensed milk + 100ml phin coffee + ice. The classic.

Ca Phe Trung (Egg Coffee)

2 egg yolks + 2 tbsp condensed milk + 1 tsp sugar, beaten until thick. Spooned over hot phin coffee. A Hanoi specialty.

Ca Phe Muoi (Salted Cream)

60ml heavy cream + pinch of salt + 1 tsp sugar, whipped to soft peaks. Floated over iced phin coffee. Don't stir — sip through the cream.

Coconut Coffee

100ml phin coffee + 60ml coconut cream + ice. Blend for a frozen version or serve over ice.

Ube Coconut Latte

1 tbsp ube jam or ube syrup + 100ml phin coffee + 80ml coconut milk + ice. Naturally purple and dairy-free.

Matcha Viet Coffee

1 tsp ceremonial matcha + 60ml hot water, whisked. Layered over 100ml iced phin coffee.

New: Recipe Deep Dives

Bac Xiu (White Coffee)

Vietnam's milky, sweet white coffee. More milk than coffee, deeply comforting. Full recipe + story →

Ca Phe Muoi (Salted Coffee)

The salted coffee from Hue. Salt reduces bitterness and enhances sweetness. Full recipe + science →

Dairy-Free Vietnamese Coffee

Best plant-based milk substitutes for Ca Phe Sua Da. Coconut, oat, soy — which works best? →

Vietnamese Coconut Coffee

Bold robusta with coconut cream and condensed milk. Tropical, rich, and satisfying. Full recipe →

Vietnamese Coffee with Oat Milk

Dairy-free Ca Phe Sua Da with oat milk condensed milk. Best brands and tips. Full guide →

Vietnamese Cold Brew

Cold brew made with Vietnamese robusta — bolder and more caffeinated than standard cold brew. Full recipe →

Food Pairings for Vietnamese Coffee

**Bánh mì** — The classic pairing. The bold, sweet coffee cuts through the richness of the pork, pâté, and pickled vegetables.

**Bánh tiêu (hollow sesame donuts)** — A traditional Vietnamese breakfast pairing. The light, crispy donut is perfect for dipping.

**Sticky rice (xôi)** — The sweetness of the coffee complements the savoury toppings of Vietnamese sticky rice.

**Croissants and pastries** — A nod to the French colonial origins of Vietnamese coffee culture. The coffee's bold flavour pairs beautifully with buttery pastries.

**Dark chocolate** — The earthy, chocolatey notes of Vietnamese robusta pair naturally with 70%+ dark chocolate.