It would be a great omission to speak of the world’s coffee brewing methods while forgetting Vietnam’s own Phin coffee filter. A traditional coffee culture that has spanned hundreds of years of history, yet still endures today as an unchanging icon.

The Phin appears in every corner of every street, in coffee shops big and small, and finds its way into every household, rich or poor. The Phin is not merely a familiar household item — it has quietly claimed a special place in the heart of every Vietnamese person, especially those of the 8x generation and earlier.

More than a few times in each of our childhoods, we watched our parents and grandparents sitting beside a cup of coffee every morning, a fresh newspaper in hand. Waiting for each dark drop to fall, one by one. The children got the second brew, while the adults of course had the first.

Now that we’re grown, just thinking back still stirs something deep inside.

At iCup, we hold a special love for the Phin, and are always eager to introduce our Phin coffee filters to every guest, both foreign and local. We seek out the finest Phin filters, crafted from materials ranging from gold, silver, and copper to wood, as a tribute to the Vietnamese Phin.

Dear friends, come and share your love of coffee with iCup!