Cà Phê Sữa Đá
A syrupy, slow drip of dark-roast espresso punches through a dense bed of pale, caramel-thick condensed milk over cracked ice. Slow-stirred in the glass, the viscous layers swirl into a glossy, uniform marble the color of burnt caramel.
This iced coffee drinks like liquid toffee balanced by an unapologetic, bittersweet caffeine shock. Heavy and unctuous on the first sip, it resolves with a deep roasted cacao and chicory bite that stays sharp all the way through.
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DECODED TEST KITCHEN // VERDICT
Evaluated by Decoded Test Kitchen on 2026-09-18
“Benchmark extraction clarity. A dark roast puck delivers that true Sài Gòn street-side bitterness to cut the condensed milk.”
Recalibrates coffee base, pod/puck dose, and steps below for your counter machine.
Scaled Ingredients
Step-by-Step Procedure
Stir the hot water into the melted capsule.
Stir in the condensed milk until smooth.
Fill a glass with ice.
Pour the coffee mixture over the ice and stir.
*Estimates from standard package labels and USDA reference values. Actual caffeine varies by bean, roast and extraction.
Build Your Coffee Bar
Recommended gear & pantry essentials for this drink
Roaster / Pod Pairing
A bold Cometeer roast or Nespresso capsule to match this build
Glassware Spec
Coupe, Collins, or heat-resistant highball for optimal visual layers
Texture & Aeration
Handheld microfrother or cobbler shaker for rich dense foam
Sweetened Condensed Milk
Longevity Brand (Ông Thọ) or Eagle Brand full-fat dairy