Beat the Dubai Heat with These Vietnamese Iced Coffee Recipes
UAE is experiencing strong heat waves as summer is in full swing. With temperatures consistently rising above 45°C and the sun shining from sunrise to sunset, staying cool has become a daily effort for residents of Dubai and the Emirates. Whether you're commuting to work, seeing the city, or simply spending the weekend outside, the hot weather requires cool drinks that will help you beat the heat while maintaining your energy levels.
When the UAE summer is in full swing, you need a cold drink that actually delivers, something with real flavor, caffeine and a kind of chilling satisfaction that makes you forget its 47 degrees outside.
This is where Vietnamese iced coffee comes in. And nobody in Dubai does it better than Ca Phin.
Ca Phin presents Vietnamese coffee with authentic brewing processes, premium Vietnamese beans, and inventive flavors inspired by Vietnam's bustling cafe culture. Their unique coffee blends combine Fine Robusta and Arabica beans to provide the robust flavor profile that Vietnamese coffee lover’s demand.
Vietnamese coffee is supposed to be consumed over ice, compared to many standard iced coffees. Strong coffee, smooth textures and tropical flavors combine to provide refreshing and energizing drinks.
The Iced Drinks You Must Try
Sai Gon Style Latte- (Bạc Xỉu)
For those who prefer their coffee a little milder.
Bạc Xỉu (pronounced bak siw) is the lighter and milkier relative of Cà Phê Sữa. The ratio changes, it's more milk than coffee with condensed milk sweetening everything up. Hugely popular in Ho Chi Minh City, it's the drink that new coffee drinkers start with before going full strength.
What you need:
15-20g Ca Phin Blend coffee.
2-3 tablespoons sweetened condensed milk.
80-100 mL fresh whole milk (or oat milk)
Phin filter
Ice
How to Make It:
Brew your phin coffee as normal (but slightly shorter if you prefer a smaller, more concentrated shot).
Pour condensed milk and fresh milk into your glass and top with ice.
Gradually pour the phin brew on top.
Stir slowly; the milky sweetness softens the coffee's edge delightfully.
Perfect for mornings when you desire the ritual of Vietnamese coffee without the high caffeine content.
Coconut Coffee
Coconut coffee is one of Vietnam's most popular modern coffee creations. The creamy coconut flavor provides a dessert-like sensation while remaining pleasantly refreshing.
Ingredients
60ml of strong Vietnamese coffee.
100 mL coconut cream
1 tablespoon of condensed milk.
Ice
Optional: toasted coconut flakes.
Method
Blend the coconut cream, condensed milk, and ice until smooth.
Pour in a cold glass.
Slowly pour the brewed coffee on top.
Garnish with coconut flakes if desired.
Salt Coffee
Salt coffee has become one of Vietnam's most popular café drinks, and with good cause. A modest pinch of salt enhances the sweetness while providing a delightfully smooth aftertaste.
Interest in Vietnamese salted coffee is growing among coffee fans in Dubai, with many looking for authentic versions of the drink.
Ingredients
60ml strong Vietnamese coffee
100ml whipped cream
Pinch of sea salt
Ice
Method
Mix cream and salt together.
Fill a glass with ice.
Pour in the coffee.
Top with the salted cream layer.
Drink through the cream for the full experience.
Dubai's summer heat needs something more special than your typical iced coffee.
Ca Phin serves these favorites, as well as a wide range of refreshing cool beverages, to assist you battle the UAE summer heat. Visit Ca Phin today to get your new favorite summer drink.