Vietnamese Iced Coffee
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Vietnamese iced coffee, or 'cà phê sữa đá,' is a strong, sweet coffee beverage originating from Vietnam. It is typically made by brewing dark-roast, often chicory-blended coffee through a small metal drip filter, which is then mixed with sweetened condensed milk and served over ice.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This drink is high in carbohydrates and fat, primarily from the generous amount of sweetened condensed milk, which also provides calcium. A standard serving contains roughly 150-200 calories.
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, it reflects Vietnam's history as a major coffee producer and its adaptation of French colonial influences, using condensed milk as a practical substitute for fresh milk. Nutritionally, the caffeine from the robust coffee provides a significant energy boost, balanced by the quick energy from the sugars.