coffee ritual
A drip coffee bag hooked over a mug with hot water being poured in

Drip Bag

Cà Phê Túi Lọc

Same 1:30 bloom as the phin, and at 60 ml it pours just as short and dark — so cà phê sữa đá travels too.

  • Drip coffee bag1
  • Water at 92–96°C60–250 ml
  • VesselAny mug
  • StrengthYours to set
  1. 0:00 Tear off the top of the sachet.
  2. 0:00 Shake lightly to level the grounds, then hook the hangers over the rim of your mug.
  3. 0:00 Wet the bed with about 40 ml and let it bloom. 1 min 30 sec
  4. 1:30 Top up in stages — the filter only holds so much. Pour, let it draw down, pour again. 1 min 30 sec
  5. 3:00 Stop at 60 ml and you have phin strength: short, dark, and ready for condensed milk and ice. Carry on to 150 ml for a strong black cup, 200 ml for the house pour, or 250 ml for something longer and gentler.
  6. 3:00 Lift the filter out and discard it. Drink.