How to enjoy Vietnamese coffee the Ca Phin way
Coffee isn’t just a drink in Vietnam — it’s a daily ritual, a pause button, and a little love letter to slowing down. And honestly? Once you get a sip of real Vietnamese coffee, you’ll wonder how you ever survived on anything else.
Good news if you’re in the UAE: you don’t have to book a flight to Saigon to get the good stuff anymore. Vietnamese coffee culture is brewing strong right here — and thanks to Ca Phin, one of the go-to coffee beans suppliers in Dubai, UAE, you can bring the real taste of Vietnam straight to your cup.
What makes Vietnamese coffee so special, anyway?
It all starts with Robusta — bold, intense, and packing twice the caffeine of Arabica. But Vietnam doesn’t just stop at strong. The real magic happens with the Vietnamese phin filter: a slow drip that brews one rich, flavourful cup at a time.
Add sweetened condensed milk and boom — you’ve got yourself a cà phê sữa đá. Bold yet sweet. Strong but smooth. It's a balance in a glass.
More than coffee — it’s a whole mood
In Vietnam, coffee isn’t just a caffeine hit. It’s a reason to sit, talk, daydream, or just watch the world go by.
Some must-try classics:
☕ Phin drip coffee (Cà phê đen) – Pure black coffee, hot or iced, bold and unapologetic.
☕ Vietnamese iced latte (Cà phê sữa đá) – Iced coffee with sweetened condensed milk. A local legend.
☕ Egg coffee (Cà phê trứng) – Think of it as tiramisu in a cup.
☕ Salted coffee (Cà phê muối) – Sweet, savoury, and surprisingly addictive.
☕ Coconut coffee (Cà phê cốt dừa) – Creamy, refreshing, and way too easy to drink.
Bringing Vietnamese coffee home (the right way)
Sure, you can find “Vietnamese-style” coffee at cafes around Dubai. But for the real deal? You gotta start with the right beans and the right gear.
That’s where Ca Phin comes in.
We’ve hunted down the best fine robusta beans in Dubai, UAE, celebrating the bold, chocolatey, complex flavours Vietnam is famous for. Whether you like it punchy or smooth, we've got a blend that’ll make you rethink your whole coffee game.
Order Ca Phin coffee beans and your own phin filter online, and you’re ready to brew magic at home — no shortcuts, no fake stuff, just the real thing.
Here’s how to phin like a pro:
- Add 20g (2–3 tablespoons) of Ca Phin ground coffee.
- Press lightly with the filter press.
- Pour a splash of hot water (90–92ºC) and let the coffee bloom for 20–30 seconds.
- Fill the phin with hot water and let it drip slowly (about 4–5 minutes).
- Sip black or pour it over ice and condensed milk for the full Vietnamese experience.
Want to level up your brew? Read more about different brewing methods with the phin filter by Ca Phin.
Take it slow. Savour the moment.
Vietnamese coffee isn’t just another caffeine trend — it’s a full experience. It's about slowing down, brewing patiently, and savouring every single drop.
So next time you’re craving a coffee that hits different, you know what to do. Brew it the Ca Phin way. ☕💛