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 4–6 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.