Spiced Vietnamese Iced Coffee with Condensed Milk

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-26 · Updated 2026-07-26

Rich Vietnamese iced coffee brewed with dark roast grounds and infused with warming spices, sweetened naturally with creamy condensed milk over ice. This Vietnamese-inspired recipe, ready in about 10 minutes, brings together dark roast coffee grounds, hot water, sweetened condensed milk for a refreshing, crowd-pleasing drink — a bright, easy pour for parties, gatherings, or any warm-weather afternoon when you want something festive without alcohol-only options. Each serving lands at about 200 calories and feeds 1, so it works for entertaining, brunch, or a non-alcoholic option at the bar cart. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 3 tbsp dark roast coffee grounds
• 6 oz (just off boiling, 205°F) hot water
• 3 tbsp sweetened condensed milk
• 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/8 tsp ground cardamom
• 1 cup ice cubes

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Combine 3 tbsp dark roast coffee grounds with 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon and 1/8 tsp ground cardamom in a Vietnamese drip filter or coffee maker.
2. Step 2: Slowly pour 6 oz hot water (205°F) over the grounds, allowing the coffee to drip steadily into a heatproof glass or cup.
3. Step 3: Once brewed, add 3 tbsp sweetened condensed milk to the coffee and stir vigorously until fully combined and creamy.
4. Step 4: Fill a tall glass with 1 cup ice cubes, then pour the spiced condensed milk coffee over the ice.
5. Step 5: Stir gently before serving to chill and meld the flavors for a refreshing iced coffee experience.