How-to-Brew-Vietnamese-Coffee.wmv

[LenBrault]

The proper amount of coffee for a standard 7-cm Phin filter (makes 6 ounces) is one level tablespoon. Coffee scoops are supposed to be a tablespoon, also. The number of beans depends on the size of the beans. I suggest using a rounded tablespoon/coffee scoop of beans. After you grind them it should be about a level tablespoon. The right grind looks like cornmeal. It should be big enough not to clog or slip through the filter holes and not much bigger.

[jjong4590]

I have one question, I have whole bean coffee and I use a coffee grinder to ground my coffee. How much coffee beans do I use and how long do I ground it for? Thanks!

[ApathyofHeart]

Thank you for this video. I just recently bought a phin filter and found it had no instructions, so this really helped!

[oak415]

I can't seem to make mine like Lee's Sandwiches. When I asked the cashier what brand they use he said the franchise sends them pre-made coffee by the gallons. Anybody know what I may be doing wrong?

[mehowdy]

very helpful. thankyou for posting.

[luongbinhhai]

Uhm...i think this girl is not Vietnamese barista. she does not know what is exactly make to good cup of Vietnamese coffee.

[LenBrault]

@luongbinhhai Of course she is not a barista, she says herself "this is the way I brew it at home." This is a home brewing guide, not barista training. It's here to give a brief demo to our customers and others who want to know how to use their Phin filters. Everybody uses their filter a little differently. Some people like to use twice as much coffee and let it brew for 12 minutes even if it gets cold. Every coffee shop serves it a little differently. This is an introduction only.

[hippt]

I've been told to add more coffee and use a well rounded tablespoon. I had been using three conservative teaspoons.

[LenBrault]

Most likely you are using too little coffee or using an American style coffee, which is often very porous in comparison. Make sure you are using at least a rounded tablespoon of coffee and tamping it just a bit. If using a porous coffee you can probably add 50% or 100% more volume to get the right brew time. That always brings the best flavor.

[hippt]

I tried four different brews with four different levels of coarseness. However, each time the water drained rapidly - 30 seconds.

It's a fun novelty and the iced coffee tasted ok but I would rather steep the coffe longer - four minutes. What am I doing wrong and how can I slow the brewing process?

[nguyenduongtuongthuy]

@hippt : I guess how coarse your coffee ground is affect the timing.

[andrew4558]

@hippt Vietnamese coffee drinkers like bold, smooth flavor and strong coffee. The golden rule is more coffee and less water for a good cup of coffee. Choose a filter in which the presser is pretty tight to the vessel. Pour first little water for a best absortion and the coffee to be expanded, and press down again the presser before pouring the hot water. You have to be sure approximately one drop per second then you get it right.