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Vietnamese Phin

Ca Phe Den (Black)

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Traditional Vietnamese black coffee (ca phe den). Strong, full-bodied, brewed without milk.

1:8 Ratio
5:00 Total
20g Dose
96°C Temp
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Parameters

20 g
Coffee
160 g
Water
1:8
Ratio
96 °C
Temp
6 medium-coarse
Grind
5:00
Total
~160 ml
Yield
Grind · 6/10 · medium
FINE COARSE

Method

5:00 · total
  1. Bloom 1 / 4
    0:00

    Add 20g water. Press the filter screen down gently.

    +20g→ 20g Fill gently
  2. Pour 2 / 4
    0:30

    Pour remaining 140g water. Place lid on.

    +140g→ 160g Fill gently
  3. Wait 3 / 4
    0:45

    Let coffee drip through slowly. 4-5 minutes total.

    4m–5m
  4. Done 4 / 4
    5:00

    Remove phin. Stir and serve.

Notes

Vietnamese black coffee is brewed strong with a phin filter. Use a dark roast for traditional flavor. The slow drip through the phin takes 4-5 minutes. Serve over ice as ca phe den da, or hot.

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Bloom

0:00

20g

+160g add

Bloom · 1/4 0:00