cliffside
Reviewed in the United States on September 19, 2024
These filters are great for making drip / pour over coffee in general, not just Vietnamese coffee.Many of the problems in the poor reviews are due to the fact that this is a manual system that requires practice. For one, don't use a fine grind which will clog the system. Secondly, always start with a small amount of water to prime the brew chamber, otherwise a suction may form between the brew chamber and plate which prevents the bottom plate from draining (lifting the brew chamber from the plate removes the suction). Thirdly, tightening the press results in a stronger coffee but slows the drip, so you need to get used to the amount of pressure and coffee to make the perfect brew.Otherwise this is an excellent system and the stainless steel looks great in any modern kitchen. My only (small) caveats are there are some sharp edges esp. on the inside of the lids that I had to file down, and a few (two or three) unpunched holes here and there.
Thanh N.
Reviewed in the United States on November 18, 2024
The best coffee maker for me. I wish I bought it sooner 😪
Customer
Reviewed in Canada on October 31, 2024
I loved the product, the service, and prompt shipping. This phin is just like what I used on Vietnam!
Charlene
Reviewed in Canada on October 2, 2024
Great quality! I love the screw top for the filter portion as it prevents grounds from going into your cup and you can make it tight for a very strong coffee. It is more expensive than the ones found in the Asian market, but the quality of material makes it worth it!
Dominika
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 18, 2024
Seems of a great quality. I bought two, one for work and the other to use at home.
Pumpkin Patch
Reviewed in the United States on January 28, 2024
I love Vietnamese coffee. Every time I go to a Vietnamese restaurant, I order it and I have been doing this for at least 20 years.Recently, I was in a Vietnamese Cafe waiting for my Bun Mee take out order when I looked around and noticed that every table used an empty coffee can to hold their utensils. Every single table had an empty orange can of Cafe De Monde Coffee and Chicory label.Wait, one second....I have this coffee at home!!!At this precious moment, I realized there was no secret coffee bean used in a delightful cup of Vietnamese coffee. I raced home, went to Amazon because Amazon has everything, and searched for Vietnamese coffee filters. Out popped this as one of the choices. I took a chance and purchased it.This is such an easy contraption to use. It is no different than the Vietnamese coffee presses I have used in a restaurant. In matter of fact, it is the same press.How to make Vietnamese Coffee at Home:Ingredients:Cafe Du Monde Coffee and Chicory (Also available on Amazon)Sweetened condensed milkHot WaterPut a heaping tablespoonful of sweetened condensed milk into a coffee cup.Put a heaping tablespoonful of coffee at the bottom of the Vietnamese coffee press.Stack the coffee press on top of the coffee cup.Pour hot water into the press.Wait.And wait...all Vietnamese coffee presses take a long time--I have gone through this at restaurants.Once all the water has drained into the cup, remove the press, stir the cup.Drink.Heaven at home!
Megan
Reviewed in Canada on April 24, 2024
They work good screw down well. Some of the edges on the handle and lid are sharp.
Chelsey
Reviewed in the United States on July 25, 2023
If you’re looking for a tool that will help you make a cup of coffee as strong as the Vietnamese place you love to frequent, this is it.I only recommend full unscrewing the top after compressing your grounds because once the coffee fully expands, it’s difficult to unscrew off.
Rumi
Reviewed in the United States on December 10, 2023
As described. Very efficient, effective compact filter! You can pack and bring it with you when travel. I am glad I found a genuine ‘made in Vietnam’ filter. This is a four-part Vietnamese coffee filter. Don’t get those three-part imitations that are made from China. It’s the extra ‘fourth’ part that makes a difference in the flavor and taste of the coffee.
Sani Bella
Reviewed in the United States on October 14, 2023
This is an interesting way to brew coffee that will get you some new flavors from the same beans you are used to. Had a "whoa" moment when suddenly the plain old medium roast beans that are okay but nothing special as drip showed a round sweet cherry fruit profile. Excited to try this with a robusta.The phin filters seem very well made and it's good to have two of them when brewing for two, because it takes a while to brew. Brew over ice or condensed milk for a nice treat.
mikef
Reviewed in Germany on July 20, 2019
Hat was meditatives.Dauert länger, ist es aber wert!
David Wright
Reviewed in the United States on July 16, 2019
Excellent product, and has a great look. The screw down press works best for me, as it really creates s tightly packed batch of coffee grounds at the bottom, giving you the option to keep the tension for a really strong brew, or unscrewing it back a 1/2 turn or so to give a little more room for flow. It takes. Few minutes, but we’ll worth the wait. It’s fun going through the process - you really appreciate the great cup of coffee it makes. I used a medium grind and no grounds passed through the holes, which is great! Makes great coffee, perfect for ice and a bit of sweetened condensed milk at the bottom. I have several coffee makers - ibrik, French press, Moka Express, Ninja - but I will say that this Vietnamese coffee filter makes the strongest brew I can make at home. Bravo!
mariolina
Reviewed in the United States on February 20, 2019
I tried Vietnamese egg coffee for the first time a few months ago and fell in love, so I just had to have my own phin to make it at home. I purchased this set of two medium (8 oz) Vietnamese coffee makers because these are the standard size and each one makes a single serving. They seem well-made, and they're sturdier than I expected. (They were made in Viet Nam, not China, as the product description claims.) It does take a little trial-and-error to make a good cup of coffee, but once you figure it out, you're set for life. (I watched several YouTube videos.) It's important to get the grind right. If the coffee's too fine, it will come through the filter. (You can buy pre-ground Vietnamese coffee such as Trung Nguyen, but I haven't tried this yet. Note that Trung Nguyen contains other ingredients besides coffee, such as cocoa, so it will definitely have its own flavor profile. If you're grinding your own beans, note that Vietnamese coffee is a lighter roast than espresso.)Vietnamese egg coffee (made from coffee, egg yolks, and sweetened condensed milk) is too rich to make every day, but it's become one of my favorite coffee drinks and is IMO a treat that all coffee lovers should try. If you do, make it in a clear glass cup so you can see the layers. (I'll probably break down and get a pair of double-wall insulated glass coffee cups for this purpose, if I can figure out where to keep them in my tiny cramped kitchen.)Overall, very happy with this purchase!