SITLO Vietnamese Coffee User Guide
- June 17, 2024
- SITLO
Table of Contents
HOW TO BREW TRADITIONAL
VIETNAMESE COFFEE
| WHAT YOU’LL NEED
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Phin brewing filter (Brewing chamber, gravity press, and lid)| 15-25 grams of
coffee grounds
(3-4 tbsp recommended for 15-18 grams)
Hot water
OPTIONAL
Condensed milk| Pinch of salt
Sugar| Ice
PREPARATION →
1. MEASURE COFFEE GROUNDS
Use 15-25 grams of coffee grounds depending on your strength preference. Aim for a medium-fine grind, similar to sand.
2. PREP THE PHIN FILTER
Place the coffee grounds into the brewing chamber of your phin filter.
3. TAMP THE GROUNDS
Gently place the gravity press on top of the coffee grounds. Apply gentle pressure to tamp the grounds. Avoid compacting too hard to prevent over- extraction.
4. INITIAL WATER POUR
Carefully pour 30 grams of hot water in a circular motion over the coffee grounds.
Note: If the gravity press tips over, gently reposition without applying too much pressure.
5. BLOOM FOR 45 SECONDS
Wait for 45 seconds to let the coffee grounds bloom.
6. SECOND WATER POUR
Add an additional 50 grams of hot water, or fill the chamber up to the top.
7. COVER AND DRIP
Place the lid on the phin filter. Wait 5-7 minutes for the coffee to finish dripping through.
8. FINAL TOUCH
Once the dripping stops, add your choice of condensed milk, sugar, or ice and
stir well.
For co phe sua, our house recipe suggests adding 11/5 of a tbsp of condensed
milk and a pinch of salt.