How to Make the Perfect Cup of Vietnamese Coffee | Ultimate Guide to Vietnamese Coffee

Watch as our Founder Sahra Nguyen demonstrates how to brew the perfect cup of Vietnamese coffee while answering common questions and troubleshooting issues using a Vietnamese phin filter. From the amount of coffee to the time metrics for the phin filter, she covers all the steps needed to ensure that every cup of coffee you brew is delicious.

0:00 The Phin Filter
0:20 Scooping the coffee
0:50 How to measure your coffee
1:13 Shaking out the coffee grounds
1:34 Placing the gravity press
1:47 Pouring the water
2:27 What is the coffee bloom?
2:45 Pouring the rest of the water
3:01 What does it mean when the phin filter has a steady flow?
3:28 How do I grind for the phin filter?
3:54 How to dial in the phin filter
4:34 What happens if my phin filter is dripping too fast?
4:45 Why isn't my phin filter dripping?
5:14 Adjusting coffee strength
6:00 Making the final cup of coffee
7:49 Taste test!

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[HenryThong]

This is so helpful! Answered a lot of questions I had after making multiple cups using your phin filter. Thanks Sahra!
Only one piece of feedback: for the next videos maybe try using a lav mic so that the audio is clearer! But loving the YT content otherwise

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[jkwon]

thats funny, I dont want to overpower the coffee flavor, but then adds oat milk...

[trish]

Since you speak a lot of the “ phin” method with your brand, I think a lot more info should be provided for the grind size and or think about providing pre-ground. I think in general, people will be discourage if they dont get the grind correct. Results will not be a true representation of your beans. You can zoom in how fine the grind is for example, espresso, french press, and phin in comparison. Pick a good grinder or affordable grinder and show the people the setting for fine. I grew up making phin coffee, and with the material presented, I think people dont have enough confidence to make a right cup.

[diktromdefilm]

How is a ratio of 1:2 the same as 6 tbsp of coffee and 12 ounces of water? Cause that is 1:8 ....

[haasformulaonefan]

Na not in my hood. I ain't goofy. Everybody tweaking here in the comment section.

[NunYaBiz]

U talk too much. Just get to the point

[luisberstecher]

Hello there.
I am Brazilian and coffee for us its important. We are always drinking and enjoying it, but since I found out about Vietnamese coffee and Nguyen coffee I shall say, I am in love.
I am in love with your coffee brand, with Vietnamese coffee and even the phin filter.(I wish it was faster tho...) but its ok, its part of the process and it tastes really good!!!

[ShesTheyup]

I dont know what you mean by grind or phin???, I don't have a coffee grinder I would just get my coffee from a packet

[BrendaHanchett]

It appears you're using Nguyen coffee, but what specific type and grind are you using in this video?

[stijill]

I remember my Vietnamese friend's parents and even their grandparents using instant coffee even though they had ground coffee in the house.

[jarynn]

Okay... All of your guys' marketing on recipes really confuses me. I keep seeing 1:2 ratio. That would mean 84g of water. A 12 oz filter like yours holds 340 grams of water. And you filled it all the way to the top. That isn't a 1:2 ratio.

[joanneho]

Lmao definitely doesn’t taste good… it’s watered down and bland form the looks of it

[undeadaeon]

Holy crap 6 table spoons? I use about 3 table spoons and its already strong enough

[LinhGol]

Thật tuyệt vời khi bạn đặt tên thương hiệu là Nguyen>
Nguyễn tên của ~50% người Việt Nam, chắc chắn nghe đến là biết định danh là Việt Nam
Nguyên: nguyên bản, nguyên sơ, cội nguồn, tôi thích ý nghĩa này
Và có một góp ý nho nhỏ, nếu bạn in bản đồ Việt Nam, bạn nên giúp đỡ đất nước quảng bá hình ảnh quần đảo Hoàng Sa và Trường Sa nữa, và cả thế giới sẽ biết về chủ quyền của Việt Nam
Chúc bạn luôn xinh tươi, hạnh phúc và vui vẻ.

[BrendaHanchett]

What type and grind of Nguyen Robusta are you using in this video?

[BigPowerAL]

Live right around the corner from Little Saigon (Bolsa Ave) in Westminster, CA and have enjoyed Vietnamese coffee for many years. Purchased a XL Phen drip coffee set and love it. It’s so great to be able to brew my own Vietnamese coffee at home. I still drop by my local Vietnamese bakery to pick a coffee and a few French pastries.

[jmn]

Thanks. The instructions that come with it are very poor.

[familyshare]

Best Vietnamese Coffee has Coconut milk

[plantlady]

Thanks for the great info. What brand of scale are you using?

[fatty]

I got the 4oz phin for Christmas last year, and the 24oz one this year. I used that to make a batch of iced coffee for the week.

Also, to anyone out there that's lactose intolerant, I think sweetened condensed coconut milk is a fantastic substitute. The only issue is it solidifies in the fridge, if you put it in there overnight or something.