How to: Traditional Vietnamese Phin Filter Drip Coffee

The phin filter is a Vietnamese drip brew tool or coffee maker. It is the most common and beloved brew style in Vietnam.

Recommended coffee: Our Dark Roast Coffee Trio(for stronger coffee)

The robusta beans in this signature blend are indicative of Vietnamese coffee culture.

Grind size:

Fine, like sand

Ratio:

2 tablespoons of ground coffee to 4 oz water

Steps:

Bring water temp to 205°F
Add 2 tablespoons (14 grams) of ground coffee
Even out grinds, gently drop in gravity press
Place entire set up on a scale, zero out (optional)
Pour 0.8 oz water (or cover filter press w/ half inch of water) to bloom for 30-40 seconds
Pour up to 3.2 oz of water (or fill water to the top)
First drip should drop before 2 minutes
Finish around 5 min - 5 min 30 seconds
Enjoy with sweetened condensed milk, sugar, milk, or black
Optional: Enjoy with ice, or hot water

There's no wrong way to enjoy your coffee. Try our recommended guide below, or freestyle on the water / coffee ratio until you find your personal preference (AKA the perfect cup).

Make it COLD

Want to have chilled coffee or iced coffee right away? Brew your coffee directly over ice! Don't worry, your cup will not be diluted.