Phin Filter Coffee

It all started with a cup of Vietnamese Coffee..

Sat on little plastic stools beside the streets of Vietnam, surrounded by the sound of mopeds and the chaos of everyday life, we tried our first Vietnamese Phin Filter coffee.

Strong, bold coffee slowly dripping into a glass of sweetened condensed milk. It was unlike anything we’d tasted before.

That little glass of coffee was one of the experiences that inspired Nam Song.

Now we’re on a mission to share it with you.

(Keep scrolling for more info/brew guides!)

WHAT IS A VIETNAMESE PHIN FILTER?

The Phin Filter is a traditional Vietnamese coffee brewer, found in homes, cafés and roadside coffee shops throughout Vietnam.

Made from stainless steel, it sits directly on top of your cup and uses gravity to slowly pass hot water through ground coffee.

The result? A rich, full-bodied cup of coffee, somewhere between the intensity of espresso and the clarity of filter coffee.

There’s no electricity, no paper filters and no expensive equipment needed. Just ground coffee, hot water and a little patience.

And although it’s traditionally used to brew Vietnamese Robusta, you can experiment with almost any coffee you like.

Slow drip. Slow life.

SIMPLE BY DESIGN. BRILLIANT BY NATURE.

A different way to brew

Unlike an espresso machine, the Phin doesn’t use pressure. Hot water passes slowly through the coffee under gravity, creating a rich, concentrated cup with plenty of body.

No paper filters needed

Made from reusable stainless steel, the Phin uses its own metal filter, meaning there’s no need for disposable paper filters with every brew.

Coffee wherever you go

Compact, portable and easy to clean, the Phin is just as useful at home as it is when you’re travelling. All you need is coffee, hot water and a cup.

Not just for Vietnamese coffee

We love using our Vietnamese Robusta with condensed milk, but the Phin is also a brilliant way to explore speciality coffees from across Asia. Different beans, different flavours, same simple brewer.

WHY ISN’T MY PHIN FILTER DRIPPING PROPERLY?

If your Phin isn’t dripping properly, don’t worry. It’s usually something simple.

Your coffee might be too finely ground: Fine coffee particles restrict the flow of water. If your Phin takes too long to brew, try using a slightly coarser grind.

You might be using too much coffee: Adding more coffee creates a deeper bed for the water to pass through, which can slow extraction. For our 8oz Phin, we recommend starting with 18g.

Your gravity press might be too tight: The metal press should rest gently on the coffee grounds. Pressing too firmly can compact the coffee and restrict the flow of water.

Your coffee is dripping too quickly: If the water passes straight through, try grinding slightly finer or adjusting your coffee dose.

Remember, brewing with a Phin can be an experiment. A few small adjustments can make a big difference to your finished cup.