Sữa Chua Cà Phê

Fact: Sữa chua cà phê combines coffee beans and yogurt to enhance the body’s anti-inflammatory effects while promoting alertness.

Sữa Chua Cà Phê: Basic Information

Pronunciation

soo-a choo-ah cah fay

Alternative Name(s)

No

Drink Type

Cold Non-Alcoholic Beverages

Mealtime

Breakfast, lunch (ideally)

Popular Variations

No

Sữa Chua Cà Phê: Origin and Region

Origin

Vietnam

Continent’s Region

Southeast Asia

Country’s Region

Nationwide Origin

Associated Region

Unspecified

Sữa chua cà phê is a combination of Vietnamese-style coffee, condensed milk, and yogurt (known as “sữa chua” in Vietnamese).

Overall, it is a tasty beverage that blends the tart and creamy richness of yogurt with the intense aroma of strong Vietnamese coffee.

This creamy, bittersweet drink can energize everyone due to its rich caffeine. Indeed, Vietnamese coffee uses Robusta beans, which contain twice the caffeine found in Arabica beans.

Sữa chua cà phê is an easy beverage to make yourself with only a few steps. Of course, for a more authentic experience and taste, you might need a local phin filter to brew the coffee and Robusta beans.

While Vietnamese yogurt coffee is a delightful treat, you should be aware of its potential drawbacks.

For a complete understanding, let’s explore frequently asked questions about this creamy beverage. Also, consider exploring similar drinks to sữa chua cà phê for more choices.

Sữa Chua Cà Phê Images

Unmixed sữa chua cà phê in a tall glass.

Sữa chua cà phê (Vietnamese yogurt coffee) served with ice and in a glass.

Ingredients to make Vietnamese yogurt coffee, including ice, yogurt, coffee ground, and condensed milk.

A view from the top of Vietnamese sữa chua cà phê.

How To Prepare Sữa Chua Cà Phê At Home?

Grab your tools, and let’s make some sữa chua cà phê like a pro with three steps below.

Step 1: Brewing the Coffee

Add ground coffee to a phin (a Vietnamese filter to make coffee) and a small amount of hot water to brew

Step 2: Add Condensed Milk and Yogurt

Pour condensed milk into a separate glass. Add crushed ice over the condensed milk, then add yogurt

Step 3: Add the Coffee

Pour the brewed coffee into the glass of condensed milk and yogurt. Stir well before enjoying.

FYI, you can use a shaker to make the coffee foamy and more attractive. In the next part, let’s find out the merits and demerits of enjoying Vietnamese yogurt coffee.

Pros and Cons of Drinking Sữa Chua Cà Phê

Refer to the table below about the good and not-so-good sides of sữa chua cà phê to make sure it is the best choice for you.

Coming up, let’s check some commonly raised questions regarding sữa chua cà phê for a better understanding.

Sữa Chua Cà Phê FAQs

Cà Phê Đá

Cà phê đá is a strong Vietnamese iced coffee known for its robust and bitter flavor due to Robusta beans.

Cà Phê Sữa Đá

Cà phê sữa đá is a traditional Vietnamese iced coffee sweetened with condensed milk and served over ice.

Cà Phê Trứng

Cà phê trứng is a Vietnamese coffee topped with a creamy, sweet blend of egg yolk and condensed milk froth.

Cà Phê Cốt Dừa

Cà phê cốt dừa is a Vietnamese beverage made with coffee, coconut milk, and condensed milk.

Cà Phê Muối (or Cà Phê Kem Mặn)

Cà phê muối is a special Vietnamese coffee-based beverage with salted cream froth topping.

Cà Phê Lá Dứa

Cà phê lá dứa is a Vietnamese beverage consisting of coffee and pandan flavor.

Cà Phê Bơ

Cà phê bơ is a creamy Vietnamese beverage made with ripe avocado and coffee and sweetened with condensed milk.

Sinh Tố Cà Phê

Sinh tố cà phê is a blended drink of Vietnam made with coffee, condensed milk, ice, and optional components like ice cream.