Condensed Milk

Thai iced coffee — called oliang (โอเลี้ยง) or gafeh yen in Thailand — is one of the most distinctive iced coffee drinks in the world. It’s intensely strong, deeply sweet, warmly spiced with cardamom, and completely different from the iced coffee you’d make at home by pouring cold brew over ice. This guide covers the authentic Thai method using a traditional Thai coffee blend, plus an easy home espresso version that captures the same flavor profile without sourcing specialty ingredients. ...

Vietnamese coffee is one of the most intensely flavored, richly sweet cups you can make at home. Built on strong dark-roast drip coffee (or espresso) poured over sweetened condensed milk, it bridges the gap between espresso craft and Southeast Asian street-food culture — and it’s surprisingly easy to make without a trip to a café. This guide covers the classic iced version (cà phê sữa đá), the hot version (cà phê sữa nóng), and three crowd-favorite variations: Vietnamese egg coffee, coconut coffee, and espresso shortcut versions. ...