Phin Filter · fin

A phin is a small stainless-steel filter (a chamber with a perforated insert pressed onto coarse grounds) that sits directly on top of a serving glass. Hot water poured in drips through over 4 to 6 minutes, producing the strong, slightly silty concentrate that anchors cà phê sữa đá and cà phê đen. Brooklyn's growing roster of Vietnamese cafés brews on a phin one cup at a time, which is part of why the drinks take longer than a typical pour-over.