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Old 06-15-2011, 02:21 PM   #25
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Default Re: Vietnamese coffee, awesome

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Originally Posted by floydpink View Post
... the main problem is that by the time the brew is finished, the cup is lukewarm...
There are very few people in Viet Nam who complain that the coffee or the climate isn't hot enough. I have my doubts slow drip/condensed milk coffee was ever intended to be served piping hot - just thinking out loud here. I do know that, after a year in country, when the temp dips below 75* you go looking for a lined parka or you start shivering.

To Americanize, consider using a very thick mug, preheated with boiling water. Create a terry-towel "cozy" wrap for the Viet filter and mug during drippage. That'll hot things up. Or put the mug in the microwave for 20-seconds after the brew is done.
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