Vietnamese Cà phê sữa đá

Cà phê sữa đá is a beloved Vietnamese iced coffee made by brewing strong, dark-roasted coffee (often using a traditional phin filter) and mixing it with sweetened condensed milk before pouring it over ice. It's a staple in Vietnamese street culture, enjoyed daily from bustling city stalls to quiet family kitchens.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This drink is high in carbohydrates and fat due to the generous use of sweetened condensed milk, providing a quick energy boost. A typical serving contains roughly 150-200 calories, with calcium and a significant dose of caffeine from the robust coffee.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	120 kcal
Protein	2.5 g
Carbs	18 g
Fat	5 g
Fiber	0 g
Sugar	16 g
Sodium	30 mg
Calcium	80 mg
Potassium	150 mg
Phosphorus	70 mg
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)	0.1 mg
Vitamin B12	0.2 µg
Magnesium	10 mg
Caffeine	80 mg

Per 1 glass (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, it represents a perfect fusion of French colonial coffee influence and local Vietnamese adaptation, turning a simple beverage into a national icon. Nutritionally, the condensed milk serves a practical purpose, originally added to preserve milk in the tropical climate without refrigeration.