Vietnamese Phin Coffee

Steps

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   Step 1: Prepare Cup
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   Place 1-2 tablespoons of sweetened condensed milk in the bottom of your cup if desired. This creates the traditional Vietnamese coffee base.
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   Step 2: Add Coffee to Phin
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   Place the phin filter on top of your cup. Add coarsely ground coffee to the filter chamber and gently shake to level the grounds.
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   Step 3: Compress Coffee
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   Place the gravity press on top of the coffee grounds and gently press down. The compression should be firm but not too tight to allow proper water flow.
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   Step 4: First Pour
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   Pour a small amount of hot water (about 30ml) to bloom the coffee. Wait 30 seconds for the grounds to expand and release initial flavors.
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    Step 5: Full Extraction
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    Fill the phin with remaining hot water and cover with the lid. Coffee will slowly drip through - this should take 4-5 minutes. Stir to combine with condensed milk and enjoy.