The Brewing Guide
Choose Your Ritual
Vietnamese Phin
Slow. Rich. Traditional.
Traditional Vietnamese phin brewing produces a rich, slow-dripping cup with exceptional body and depth. This method highlights texture, sweetness, and structure - especially well-suited for robusta and more developed roast profiles. Brewed slowly, the phin transforms coffee into a daily ritual.
- Ratio: 20g / 120–140ml
- Grind: Fine to Extra Fine
- Water Temp: 195–205°F
- Brew Time: 4–6 minutes
- Add coffee to the phin filter and gently shake to level the grounds
- Place the press on top and tighten lightly
- Bloom with a small amount of hot water for 30 seconds
- Fill the phin with remaining water and cover with the lid
- Allow the coffee to drip slowly into your cup
- Enjoy black or with sweetened condensed milk
Pour Over
Clear. Nuanced. Precise.
Pour over brewing emphasizes clarity, nuance, and balance. This method allows subtle tasting notes — acidity, florals, and origin character — to shine with precision and elegance. Particularly well-suited for lighter roasts and high-elevation arabica coffees such as THA1.
- Ratio: 20g coffee / 320ml water
- Grind: Medium
- Water Temp: 195–205°F (90–96°C)
- Brew Time: 2.5–6 minutes
- Rinse the filter with hot water
- Add coffee grounds and level the bed
- Bloom with a small amount of water for 30–45 seconds
- Slowly pour remaining water in controlled circles
- Allow the coffee to fully draw down before serving
French Press
Full. Bold. Immersive.
French press brewing creates a full-bodied cup with heavier texture and pronounced sweetness. Because the coffee remains in contact with water throughout brewing, oils and fine particles are preserved — resulting in a richer mouthfeel and deeper flavor expression.
- Ratio: 30g coffee / 500ml water
- Grind: Coarse
- Water Temp: 200°F (93°C)
- Brew Time: 4 minutes
- Add coarse ground coffee to the press
- Pour hot water evenly over the grounds
- Stir gently and place the lid on top without pressing
- Steep for 4 minutes
- Press slowly and serve immediately
Espresso
Intense. Structured. Expressive.
Espresso concentrates the structure and intensity of the coffee into a small, expressive cup. Depending on the origin and roast, it can reveal layered sweetness, fruit, spice, chocolate, or smoke with remarkable depth. It also serves as the foundation for milk-based drinks while retaining strong origin character.
- Ratio: 18g in / 36g out
- Grind: Fine
- Water Temp: 198–203°F (92–95°C)
- Brew Time: 25–30 seconds
- Grind coffee finely and distribute evenly in the portafilter
- Tamp firmly and consistently
- Lock into the machine and begin extraction immediately
- Aim for a balanced shot with rich crema and even flow
Cold Brew
Smooth. Low-Acid. Unhurried.
Cold brew creates a smooth, low-acidity cup with rounded sweetness and a softer profile. Brewed slowly over time, it highlights chocolate, caramel, nutty, and darker fruit characteristics while reducing bitterness and sharpness. Ideal for warm weather, long mornings, and slow afternoons.
- Ratio: 100g coffee / 1L water
- Grind: Coarse
- Brew Time: 12–24 hours
- Serve: Over ice or dilute to taste
- Combine coffee and cold filtered water in a container
- Stir gently to saturate all grounds
- Steep in the refrigerator for 12–24 hours
- Filter thoroughly before serving
- Serve over ice or dilute to taste
Start With the Phin
If you're new to Triều Đại Coffee or Vietnamese coffee in general, the phin is where we'd begin. It's the method most connected to the culture, the one that rewards patience, and the one that shows you exactly what this coffee is made of.
