By Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff | Published on June 14, 2026
Serves 2
8 min
Classic Vietnamese Coffee
Recipe GLPRe44b751ecc65f5
A traditional Vietnamese coffee made by slowly dripping hot water through finely ground coffee, creating a rich and aromatic brew. This simple yet elegant preparation method brings out the deep flavors characteristic of Vietnamese coffee culture.
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Ingredients
2 tablespoons ground coffee
4 ounces water
Directions
Heat the water to just below boiling, approximately 200°F (93°C).
Place the ground coffee into a Vietnamese phin (coffee filter) or pour-over dripper.
Pour a small amount of the hot water over the coffee grounds to bloom them for about 30 seconds, allowing the coffee to release its full flavor.
Slowly pour the remaining hot water over the coffee grounds in a steady stream, allowing it to drip through gradually.
Let the water continue to drip through the coffee grounds for 5-6 minutes until all the liquid has passed through.
Divide the brewed coffee between two cups and serve hot.
Comments
This is genuinely cheap and available at any Charlotte grocer, and the time claim is honest—you're really done in 8 minutes. The catch is that authentic Vietnamese coffee demands a phin filter, which means a stop at an Asian market like Lotte or H Mart; Harris Teeter and the mass retailers don't stock them. If you already own one, this is a 5, but the gear requirement costs points. The flavor is excellent, the leftovers reheat fine, and it scales up effortlessly.
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