By Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff | Published on June 14, 2026
Serves 1
10 min
Vietnamese Iced Coffee
Recipe GLPRf983d83ebd96ca
A classic Vietnamese iced coffee featuring dark, aromatic coffee brewed slowly over sweetened condensed milk, then poured over ice for a rich, creamy, and naturally sweet caffeinated beverage. This simple yet indulgent drink balances bold coffee with the silky sweetness of condensed milk.
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Ingredients
2 Tbsp Medium-finely ground coffee
1 Tbsp Sweetened condensed milk
Ice
Directions
Pour the sweetened condensed milk into a tall glass or cup.
Add ice to fill most of the glass.
Prepare the coffee using a Vietnamese phin filter (or pour-over drip method) with the medium-finely ground coffee.
Slowly pour the hot coffee over the condensed milk and ice, stirring gently as you pour to blend the milk throughout.
Stir well to combine all ingredients, then serve immediately with a spoon for enjoying every creamy sip.
Comments
This recipe delivers on its promise with three ingredients available at any Charlotte chain—brewed coffee, sweetened condensed milk (a Harris Teeter and Food Lion staple), and ice—making it a no-special-trip option. At roughly a dollar per serving, it's among the cheapest drinks you can make at home. The stated time is honest; you brew coffee and pour, genuinely ten minutes start to finish. It's a same-night drink that doesn't reheat, but that's the nature of iced coffee, and it suits Charlotte's warm months perfectly as a grab-and-go breakfast or afternoon pick-me-up.
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