I don’t prefer putting sugar on my coffee but when I visited Vietnam and tasted their local Coffee with condense milk it was really taste so good. Didn’t imagine the bitterness and sweetness combination is absolutely great.

Stop complaining about how she pronounce her last name, she's bending it so it's easier for others to pronounce and follow. You don't know how many times I have pronounced my name the right way and people just stare back at me asking me to repeat it for 5 more times.

I just received your beans last night and made my first brew. I followed your instructions on your website, which are slightly different than your video. It was delicious! I had it over ice, but tomorrow I will have a hot cup. The process is not complicated at all, and your beans are heavenly.

I have never seen a cup of coffee brewed with so much love, care and precise.

What I miss most is having a coffee as an experience Sitting in a little plastic chair somewhere in VN Taking the time to watch motorbikes carts and bicycles pass by

Some of the people in these comments complaining about sharing cups or that it is isn’t quick to drink. People in Vietnam drink this kind of coffee while they are chilling and talking to their friends or while they are playing mahjong or a similar game. It’s not meant to be a drink you drink quickly. Life is a lot slower in Vietnam anyway. Sharing the same cup? Well, welcome to Asia.

Sahra: I appreciate the love and care you invested in instructing us in Vietnamese coffee-making techniques. My research shows that this is the most detailed recipe on the topic on KZfaq (made notes while watching). Please keep doing R&D as there is always room for improvement. Thank you for your insight and warm wishes!

She's obsessed. I love her.

Hey y'all. Just a bit of info here (as there seems to be some confusion/misunderstanding). Her company has a variety of beans/roasts that are offered. They are all sourced directly from Vietnam. You can get 100% arabica, 100% robusta, and a 50/50 split. That being said, I do not know which version she decided to brew with here. I think also her point is to brew with a Vietnamese brewing device with Vietnamese beans but in a method that confirms to Specialty Coffee standards and practices (i.e. SCA temp, blooming, grinding fresh, ratios, not over roasting the beans, etc). Its a specialty coffee take on Vietnamese coffee, using Vietnam sourced beans. I see nothing wrong here.

If you can't find real vietnamese coffee beans or grounds, just buy the Cafe Du Monde Coffee brand which is used in a lot of vietnamese coffee shops.

You should probably address the difference between the Robusta beans used in Vietnam and other parts of Asia (and used by commercial manufacturers throughout the rest of the world to 'dilute' the more expensive Arabica beans used in premium coffees - no disparagement intended.) Just for starters, Robusta has about twice as much caffeine, but is also more bitter. Therefore the sweet condensed milk. Between the added caffeine and the sugar, there should be a significant difference in the "jump factor" in the drink. I assume your company is selling the Robusta?

The tip is press the coffee really firm with that filter, after that pour about half of an inch of boiled water then just carefully press that filter down. Pour the water up to the top then just wait and enjoy the coffee.

Thank you! I discovered Vietnamese coffee in Houston in the 80's and have been trying to figure out how to duplicate it (unsuccessfully ) for years.

For the people saying she’s using arabica beans, it’s unlikely that she is since arabica is a regularly used kind of beans in most Western countries, so why would she bother to go to Vietnam to source the robusta beans, which are predominantly used in Vietnamese coffee? She also mentioned the difference between Western coffee and Vietnamese coffee, especially the difference in the taste of the coffee itself, let alone the preparation process, so it’s very likely that she knows where the difference comes from, it’s the beans. The comments about the way she pronounces her last name shows how petty some people are. She might have been born in the States and hence may speak broken Vietnamese, which is normal for any second-generation immigrant. Never expected to see mean and petty comments under a coffee making video but I guess anything goes.

"The idea started *brewing*-" ahh I felt that ;__;

I have to admit, I don't like my coffee strong, but I had this at a vietnamese restaurant and instantly fell in love. I bought some pre-assembled boxes with coffee, filters, and condensed milk packets. They were made by a female owned company out of California. I can't wait to try it. Bought a box for my sister. I think she is going to really like it. What you have going on here is very time consuming, but it makes you appreciate the flavor and experience all that much more. Makes me want to leave work to make some. Yum!

When I heard her pronounce her last name, I was like ... girl what? 😂

Idk about you but the Vietnamese coffee that I know, the filter press gotta be screwed down to the chamber. The tighter it is, the longer it take to finish dripping and the stronger the flavor. 👌

Your title reminded me of the time I broke my pour-over and used a coconut shell instead for weeks while I waited for a new one to ship in. Sometimes I'd use a shell I hadn't removed the meat from and my coffee would have a nice coconut flavor. #islandproblems For all the people saying this is too involved, my daily coffee routine isn't much less complicated, and I manage to make coffee and breakfast at the same time in my morning stupor. It's only complicated the first time you do it, after that it's second nature.

My mom mixed du mond cafe and Trung Nguyen coffee ground together. Pack it tight and add a little bit of salt and French margarine.

The filter apparatus is almost exactly what we use in South India. Imma try this!

I bought some of their coffee online, specifically the 'Loyalty' brew. It's perfect for me: low-acid and mild. I am not a coffee snob, so paying the price for this coffee is way outa my comfort zone. But I love it!!! Best coffee I have ever had.

Homegirl needs to learn how to pronounce her family name

Vietnamese coffee is bomb. I wish nothing but success for the founder.

My mother-in-law taught me how to make my coffee and it was all volume based for ingredients and you eye the water. I imagine the recipe in this videos must very especially good

I discovered cafe si da (not sure how to write it) when I worked in Chinatown and my Vietnamese co-worker recommended it. (And we had a Vietnamese restaurant across the street). It was a boiling hot day and I became an instant addict. However, I discovered that I had to have it first thing in the morning because caffeine-wise it was like rocket fuel and would keep me up at night if I didn't allow many hours between the drink and bedtime. My only objection to this video is that the glass is too small. The restaurant where I first had it served it in large take-out cups. Anyway, it's one of my happiest cold drink discoveries. My hat is off to the Vietnamese! Thank you!

I live in Wichita, Ks and surprisingly we have a very high Vietnamese population and I never knew that the coffee had a reputation for being too sweet, I’ve always had it served this way to me.

22 gm, fine coffee 0.5 ounce condensed milk 0.8 ounce, 200 F water, then add 4.5 oz, or 3 oz if prefer more dense

I'm obsessed with the flavor of this coffee and also using the phin to prepare it -- I prefer it over everything else I've tried.

Legend has it that the Korean War was fought over coffee preparation

Impressive! I love how you explained in detail it is appreciated! I love how you all taste the coffee from one cup it is so sweet of you yall. They both enjoyed a lot keep sipping😂

vietnam drip is simple manual brewing but we get good coffee taste, i like it

Just realized I purchased coffee from you today. Looking forward to it.

Coffee lover where you at! 🙋🏻‍♀️🙋🏻‍♀️🙋🏻‍♀️

Thank you for explaining so well. How fine should I grind the beans, & where can Vietnamese beans be bought?

Super technical, love it

From "Minh Nguyen" > "Vietnamese coffee stores do sell le café du monde but the actual coffee drinks they serve have different recipes. They mix 2 cans of café du monde with 1 box of Trung Nguyen coffee, then they store the mixture in a large jar to brew. The real signature Viet coffee must be a mixture of robusta, arabica, culi, moka beans with a little bit cacao powder, some people may add salt or butter powder too. Luxury Viet coffee may contain luwak or bourbon coffee beans""

This is the most common basic error in using the phin. You need to press the filter press down hard and make the coffee evenly spread. The water need to sip through the coffee slowly to properly extract the flavours of the coffee. Adjust the concentration of the coffee by adjusting coffee/water ratio, not the brewing time.

The coffee in Da Lat Vietnam was amazing i miss it and cant wait to go back.

I love vietnamese coffee, it's my fav

I missed coffee making in my chemistry class

Nobody: @7:06 COVID19: Share my cup

I dont see anything wrong with how she pronounces her last name...I've heard it pronounced many different ways....and hers was one of them. It just makes it easier for non-viets to say.

Ah yes, the good old days before 2020 when it was safe to share a cup with a friend.

i use a moka pot for my vietnamese coffee and it works quiet well. very nice!

Thank you! Much appreciated for the help!

I live near little Saigon in California and Vietnamese drip coffee is probably my favorite coffee ever but when I try to make it at home, its disgustingly sweet lol.

I actually enjoyed this video. Just came back from Hanoi and bought coffee beans and phin so I can make some at home (there are so many places that claim they make Vietnamese coffee but aren't legit) .

thanks for the presentation Sahra! Great stuff! i am a fan of Vietnamese coffee!

Guys are going off on her due to her inability to say her last name, and actually trying to bring some culture into America. I mean guys, she can have her own opinion on how to make that certain drink. People can make one thing many ways. Culture diffuses around in different areas around, after making that certain thing for a while, they can form a opinion and try the method they like the most. (And switching it up some.) I mean guys please stop being immature. She’s trying. No hate to y’all. I just want to bring it out.

I love her passion for perfection; &bringing something to American market

all i see is negative comments y'all mean lmao

I'm Teochew Traditional Teochew porridge used to be made with the freshest ingredients and cost so little Pop culture made it as expensive as any restaurant food could be

I have your coffee and the phin filter. Love the coffee! I was wondering if the ground coffee can be used in k-up machine - will it retain it's flavor or how will that change the flavor of the coffee?

The reason Vietnamese coffee has a reputation of being too sweet is because in the states we use cold brew which is higher volume of coffee (there’s more water) so there’s probably more condensed milk added. The way she prepared the coffee was similar to a shot of espresso or what you would get if you used a moka pot (stove top espresso) so I think she wanted to keep the proportions of milk and coffee balanced 👌

Oh god, use metric or imperial....not both.

As a Vietnamese American who understands how to properly pronounce the surname Nguyền and cà phê sửa đá because my immigrant mom spoke with me every day in an effort I didn’t grow up completely whitewashed and loosing my roots, this is hilarious.

Bit odd that they had to share the same cup, but SO GLAD that this recipe video exists. I LOVE vietnamese coffee with condensed milk!

Thanks, you really Americanized our last name however, I can dig it. Where can I buy hour coffee? If I go to Newyork and see you.

Cafe Du Monde, Louisiana coffee and chicory that is the original recipe. The different is the Vietnamese people use sweeten condensed milk.

i like my vietnamese coffee black. I used to drink it with condensed milk, then I switch to black. Took me a couple of months to get used to it, but after that I can't drink coffee with anything but straight up black.

Nice! Can’t wait to try👍🏼

Love your professional presentation. Very thorough. Only one thing I would add is ounces and lbs.for US market. Even though metrics is worldwide. Later you do but not in your first preparation. Good screen presence.

I mean... look at those fancy ass ice cubes. 🇻🇳

Very precise indeed!

I barely drink coffee or tea, I’m a ex heroin and meth addict so it doesn’t affect me like it would a normal person it’s like almost drinking water. But this girl is very entertaining and executed well. You got a new subscriber stay blessed.

I thought it's pronounced as "Nguyen" not "Nguyen."

Vietnamese peoples never make coffee like this They make coffee very simple dont need a scale They always estimate coffee, milk and hot water

This video did not need to be 10 min

Wow I didn’t know that making coffee..was so...complicated...she passionate about it though which is all good with me

Lol at 7:27 when that woman went in for a second sip, I was like noo there will be hardly anything left after all that waiting lol

I am not Vietnamese but I always use condensed milk on my coffee, no need for half and half or sugar.

Can you please share me the kind of coconut milk? How to find it? Thanks

I fell in love with Vietnamese coffee when I was in Saigon last year. I’ve been trying to emulate the taste and experience of it ever since, without much luck. Thanks for this video

Wow!! Makes me want some now!!!

I was gonna say you used a lot more water than what I'm used to in Hanoi. This is a great video tho, nice to hear your thoughts ok water to coffee ratio. For your coconut coffee you can also use toasted coconut as a garnish. It's pretty decadent without it tho!

What coffee beans did you use?

"the idea started BREWING" smashes that like button

Grams in coffee, but ounces in water? Choose one type measurement to be consistent and easier for water/coffee ratio.

Excellent commentary ❤

smh every viet knows you gotta use crushed ice, never whole cubes.

French roast Starbucks brand is the best for Viet coffee but I make that my second best! The number 1 winner is Gavina French roast. From my experience working in a pho restaurant I know how to brew it and which coffee pairs best with ca phe sua da. But to me it seems like she add too little of the coffee grounds just use 2 large scoops with the soup spoon and you’ll be good to go! That’s what I remembered my former boss was using for the coffee.

We all know the Vietnamese way of measuring is by different types of spoons

Too sweet but delish yummmm

Just like watching a typical American Vietnamese kid making Vietnamese(or iced) coffee... lol That phin doesn't have a press at all. Usually, there is a screw inside to tighten down on the coffee depending on how strong you want your coffee. Also, you're not supposed to pour the coffee over those gigantic ice cubes. You want to use crushed(not shaved) or very small type ice cubes. Those gigantic cubes would take forever to chill the coffee and to melt into the coffee. You can use those cubes for whiskey... maybe.

I love this video. Can’t believe I never saw it. I’m buying her coffee. People are so full of opinions we all have different ways and methods, I respect her way and method and have tried it before and love it. Not to mention the time she took to make this video . Can’t wait to see another. Thanks for posting.

Thanks for sharing🌼

Bruh why are there so many angry people in there comments? 😂 you guys need to calm down lol it’s just a KZfaq video

Love her! Such a soothing voice and great energy!

i’m wondering which of her beans she used :) i just purchased the Hanoi !!

I love all these comments from non-Vietnamese people saying it's supposed to be pronounced "wen". Her last name is Nguyễn. It's closer to [ŋwiɛn] with a ngã or "tumbling" tone. The Ng is pronounced, and the Y is an "ee" sound. Rhymes with the name "Ian".

All the haters need to cut the girl some slack. She's introducing Vietnamese coffee in NYC. That's a daunting task in itself where coffeeshops are everywhere. We all know this isn't the traditional rustic way it is prepared back in Vietnam but she's trying to elevate the drink by trying to get the perfect ratio of ingredients where one doesn't overpower the other. It's probably not possible but I appreciate the attempt because I myself am curious how to prepare Vietnamese coffee barista style. If I wanted to make it more unique I would've made my own condensed milk in-store rather than buying the ones in cans with so many additives. And as a person who's sensitive to sugary drinks, I always separate the condensed milk and pour to my taste rather than everything in the cup. It's not traditional I guess but for me, it works and my blood sugar level doesn't shoot through the roof. I guess we should be supportive of everyone rather than shooting their ideas down just because they pronounced the name wrong. :-/

very weird to see these measurements in oz instead of grams. I mean we can all do the math, but why? Also, great video, this method has been in my pocket of tricks for years and this just reminds me that I need to visit it more often. Thanks!

SO NICE

Just great..... how I can get a scale like yours ???? love it....

She did teach me a few things though: how to talk like a businesswoman/ barista.

Can I just use a Keurig

i need the coffee scale

Yall talking about her name pronunciation and I am like "Those Ice Cubes!" 😜 ivdid think I had been mispronouncing Nguyen wrong all these years.

So many self righteous haters in the comments. 1) She may be mispronouncing Nguyen, but there is only one way to pronounce it correctly and it is HARDLY "win" as so many of yall are claiming. In actuality we're all just westernizing the name in our own ways. If you followed her IG you'd know her Vietnamese is pretty stellar. 2) There's nothing wrong with the way she's brewing here. If the coffee grind is fine it'll drip super slow and won't need the compressor. She's measuring to a science because this is for folks who've never made their own ca phe sua da but sure you can free hand it to your own taste. 3) Vietnamese Coffee is commonly brewed with Robusta because it's easy to grow and makes up 97% of coffee production in Vietnam, but that does not mean that Arabica is un-Vietnamese or even non-native to the country. 4) That being said Robusta has long been viewed as the lesser bean even though Vietnam is the second largest exporter of coffee in the world, because all the exports have been in the form of instant coffee. What she's trying to do is change the world view of Vietnamese Coffee as a lot of new age Vietnamese Coffee farmers are trying to do. She sources BOTH beans from a small honest farmer in the Central Highlands and roasts the beans in NY and lemme tell you it's good shit. 5) No your Cafe du Monde is not legit/traditional Viet coffee (chicory? Not viet), and a number of roasters in Vietnam are actually roasting it with shit like fragrance, soy bean, and corn kernels or are just roasting cheap beans overall. Be able to distinguish what goes in your mouth before you criticize someone who's not only done their homework but has launched a business.