Things You Need to Know About Vietnamese Milk Coffee

History of Vietnamese Milk Coffee

Vietnamese coffee was first introduced by a French figure who came to Vietnam in 1857 and brought coffee beans. Not long after that, Vietnam began planting coffee trees in highland areas, making the city of Buon Ma Tuot famous as the best coffee-producing area in Vietnam.

The presence of Vietnamese milk coffee using sweetened condensed milk is due to difficulties in obtaining fresh milk; therefore, drinking Vietnamese milk coffee using sweetened condensed milk has become a tradition passed down from generation to generation and has continued until now. Until now, Vietnamese milk coffee is well known and enjoyed by people from all over the world.

Different from Ordinary Milk Coffee

Even though it is considered a milk coffee dish, it turns out that Vietnamese milk coffee is different from ordinary milk coffee. So, what are the differences?

First, the different brewing techniques. Vietnamese milk coffee is made with a special filter or Vietnamese dripper placed on top of the cup. Coffee grounds are put into the filter, and hot water is added. Then, you need to wait for the coffee extraction to finish processing. Vietnamese milk coffee is ready to be enjoyed.

Second, the type of coffee used. Vietnamese coffee grows well in the highlands with a temperate climate and volcanic soil. Vietnamese coffee uses Robusta beans, which contain quite a high caffeine content with a thick and intensely bitter taste. For those sensitive to caffeine, pay attention to your body's tolerance when consuming Vietnamese coffee.

Third, the milk used. In contrast to milk coffee, such as cappuccinos and lattes, which use liquid milk, this Vietnamese milk coffee uses sweetened condensed milk placed in a cup before coffee extraction is carried out. So, after being served, you will see two layers of color: black and white. Even though after stirring the coffee, it will have almost the same color as coffee with milk, the resulting taste is different. The taste of Vietnamese milk coffee tends to be sour, bitter, and sweet. Meanwhile, for milk coffee, fresh milk is generally used. The taste resulting from a mixture of milk and espresso tends to be sweet and bitter.

Making Vietnamese Milk Coffee at Home

For those curious about Vietnamese milk coffee, you can make it yourself at home using NESCAFÉ Classic. You don't need to spend time filtering coffee using a vietnam drip if you choose to use NESCAFÉ instant coffee. What you need to do is prepare 2-3 teaspoons of NESCAFÉ instant coffee, then add sweetened condensed milk.

To make Vietnamese milk coffee at home, pour sweetened condensed milk into a cup, then dissolve NESCAFÉ instant coffee in a different container. Pour the coffee solution into a glass containing sweetened condensed milk. You can wait for it to cool and add ice cubes for a refreshing, cold milk coffee. Home-style Vietnamese milk coffee is ready to be served.

So, are you interested in trying Vietnamese milk coffee at home?