Salt Cream Coffee (Cà Phê Muối)
Salt Cream Coffee, known in Vietnam as Cà Phê Muối, is a modern Vietnamese coffee specialty that originated in Huế. This unique drink combines bold Vietnamese coffee with a lightly salted cream topping, creating a perfect balance of sweet, salty, and bitter flavors. It can be enjoyed hot or iced and is known for its smooth texture and rich finish.
Ingredients (One Serving)
• 4 to 6 ounces brewed Cafe Saigon Vietnamese Robusta Coffee
• 1 to 2 tablespoons sweetened condensed milk
• 3 tablespoons heavy cream
• A small pinch of salt
• Ice (optional, for iced Salt Cream Coffee)
How to Make Salt Cream Coffee
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1- In a small bowl, whip the heavy cream with a pinch of salt until slightly thick and foamy.
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2- Brew Cafe Saigon Vietnamese Robusta Coffee and stir in sweetened condensed milk to taste.
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3- For iced coffee, pour the coffee over ice in a glass.
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4- Spoon the salted cream gently on top of the coffee and serve immediately.
Tips for Authentic Vietnamese Flavor
Use only a small amount of salt in the cream to enhance the coffee’s natural bitterness without overpowering it. Vietnamese Robusta coffee provides the strength needed to balance the rich cream topping and maintain a smooth finish.
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Coffee Used in This Recipe
Buy Cafe Saigon Vietnamese Robusta CoffeeFor the best results, use Cafe Saigon Vietnamese Robusta Coffee. Its bold flavor and deep body pair perfectly with the lightly salted cream, creating a balanced and authentic Vietnamese coffee experience.
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