Vietnamese coffee

Food for Thought: The bittersweet past of Vietnamese coffee

By: Nancy La, Staff Writer Every morning, I would wake up to my mom making Vietnamese coffee. Thick, fudgy condensed milk softening the descent of black coffee as it dripped down from the metal phin filter definitely made for a spectacular sight. A quick stir of a spoon and a rich caramel-coloured concoction appeared.  Just a small sip brings an explosion of sweetness, followed by a punch of bitterness. It is strong enough that, for a second or two, everything is right in the world.  Despite all the warm and fuzzy feelings this drink brings, cà phê sữa, or Vietnamese…

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