Go Back

Vietnamese Cold Brew

A refreshing and creamy coffee drink perfect for hot summer days.
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 12 hours
Total Time 12 hours 5 minutes
Servings: 2 cups
Course: Beverage
Cuisine: Vietnamese
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 1 cup coarsely ground coffee
  • 4 cups cold water
  • 2 –4 tablespoons sweetened condensed milk to taste
  • Ice cubes for serving

Equipment

  • Coarse coffee grinder
  • Large jar or pitcher
  • Fine mesh strainer or cheesecloth
  • Measuring cups
  • serving glass

Method
 

  1. In a large jar or pitcher, combine the coarsely ground coffee with cold water.
  2. Stir the mixture gently to ensure all coffee grounds are saturated.
  3. Cover the jar and let it steep at room temperature for 12 hours.
  4. After steeping, use a fine mesh strainer or cheesecloth to filter out the coffee grounds.
  5. Once strained, transfer the cold brew concentrate to the refrigerator.
  6. While the coffee chills, fill serving glasses with ice cubes.
  7. Pour the desired amount of cold brew over the ice, then add sweetened condensed milk to taste.
  8. Gently stir the mixture to combine the cold brew and sweetened condensed milk.

Notes

You can experiment with flavors like vanilla or chocolate for variations.