Cà Phê Đen Đá Recipe | Vietnamese Iced Black Coffee
Cà Phê Đen Đá
Vietnamese Iced Black Coffee
Bright, smooth Vietnamese iced black coffee brewed with Da Lat Dawn, a balanced Arabica and Robusta blend inspired by Vietnam’s highlands.
Cà phê đen đá is Vietnamese iced black coffee made with strong brewed coffee, ice and sometimes a small amount of sugar. This version uses Da Lat Dawn, a smooth Arabica and Robusta blend that gives the drink a brighter, cleaner and more balanced taste.
This is the lighter, brighter side of Vietnamese coffee. Da Lat Dawn brings the aroma of Arabica together with the body of Robusta, creating a cup that feels smooth, lively and refreshing over ice. No milk, no machine, just coffee, water and time.
Start with the full ritual: one Phin filter, three coffees and an easy way to discover Vietnamese coffee at home.
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How to Brew
Set the Phin
Place your Phin filter on top of a glass or cup. Add 20g of Da Lat Dawn coffee into the chamber and shake gently to level the coffee bed.
Press Lightly
Place the filter press on top of the coffee and press gently. Do not make it too tight. The water should drip slowly, not get stuck.
Bloom First
Pour around 20ml of hot water over the coffee and wait 30 seconds. This helps the grounds open up and brings out Da Lat Dawn’s brighter notes.
Slow Drip
Add the remaining 100ml of hot water slowly. Place the lid on top and let the coffee drip for 4 to 6 minutes. The result should be dark, fragrant and concentrated.
Ice and Finish
Stir in 1 teaspoon of sugar if you want a slightly softer taste. Then pour the coffee over a glass packed with ice. Drink it black, cold and refreshing.
Bright Vietnamese coffee, no machine
Da Lat Dawn is a smooth introduction to Vietnamese coffee if you want something balanced, aromatic and easy to drink black over ice.
Brewing Tips
Drink it without sugar. Da Lat Dawn has a smoother profile than a pure Robusta, so it works well as a clean iced black coffee.
Add 1 teaspoon of sugar while the coffee is still hot, then stir before pouring over ice. This rounds out the bitterness without turning it into milk coffee.
Press the filter screen slightly tighter or use a finer grind. A good Phin brew should take around 4 to 6 minutes.
Loosen the filter screen or use a slightly coarser grind. If nothing drips after 2 minutes, the press is probably too tight.
FAQ
Cà phê đen đá is Vietnamese iced black coffee. It is usually made with strong brewed coffee, ice and sometimes a little sugar.
Yes. Da Lat Dawn is a balanced Arabica and Robusta blend, which makes it smoother and brighter than a very heavy pure Robusta coffee.
No. Cà phê đen đá is the black iced version. You can add sugar if you want a softer taste, but condensed milk is not needed.
A good Phin brew usually takes around 4 to 6 minutes. If it finishes much faster, the grind may be too coarse or the filter press too loose.