Living in the Starbucks capital of the world, I consider myself a coffee expert…or rather, addict. While it isn’t difficult to find 24-hour drive-thru Starbucks on every block in Seattle, my coffee of choice is still a glass of cafe sua da from a local Vietnamese restaurant. A mixture of individually brewed drip-coffee, condensed milk, and crushed ice, cafe sua da never fails to zap into me the energy I need to get through my work week or late-night exam cramming. Many people say cafe sua da offers a stronger taste, fragrance and caffeine dosage versus your commercialized Starbucks cup of coffee. This is why cafe sua da is gaining popularity, alongside banh mi and pho.
Need cafe sua da on the go? My personal favorite instant coffee mix brand is Vinacafe. I always keep a few of these packets lodged into the middle of my textbooks. Serve it either hot or iced and save yourself time. Not to mention, your wallet will appreciate it too.
