Cà Phê Sữa Đá is a traditional Vietnamese iced coffee made with coarsely ground dark roast coffee, typically brewed using a drip filter known as a phin. The coffee is brewed slowly, allowing the hot water to pass through the grounds and drip into a glass. Sweetened condensed milk is added to the brewed coffee, and the mixture is stirred until combined. The coffee is then poured over ice, creating a strong, sweet, and cold beverage.
Cà phê sữa đá is a popular drink in Vietnam, commonly consumed throughout the day and widely available in coffee shops and street vendors. Its name translates to "iced milk coffee," reflecting its key ingredients. The drink has become recognized outside Vietnam, particularly in Vietnamese communities abroad.
Contrast cà phê đen đá, which is Vietnamese iced black coffee.